Courtly Purple S100-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCB5E2, 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.
Ref. #BCB5E2 · S100-3
Courtly Purple
49%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Courtly Purple Technical Profile
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Courtly Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Courtly Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCourtly Purple
Very similar
ValsparImperial Lilac
Imperial Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Violet Gems
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Pretty Posie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pretty Posie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lilac Bouquet
PPG
Very similar
Heather Plum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Courtly Purple
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Courtly Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Courtly Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Courtly Purple have?
Courtly Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Courtly Purple in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Courtly Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.