Courtly Purple S100-3 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCB5E2, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Imperial Lilac from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BCB5E2 · S100-3
Courtly Purple
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Courtly Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCB5E2
RGB188, 181, 226
Estimated LRV49.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Courtly Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Courtly Purple
#BCB5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A17EB4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Courtly Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Courtly Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Courtly Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courtly Purple have?
Courtly Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Courtly Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Courtly Purple are Imperial Lilac by Valspar (a very close match), Violet Gems by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Ginger Lily by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Courtly Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Courtly Purple?
Courtly Purple has a estimated lightness value of 49.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Courtly Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.