Ref. #25416D · 580F-7
December Eve
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
December Eve Technical Profile
What color is December Eve? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #25416D. Colors similar to December Eve include MPC Blue Bangle, Vista Paint Midnight Interlude, MPC Ceylon Sapphire. December Eve has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, December Eve creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to December Eve
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With December Eve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Eve
#25416D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C4580
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Eve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Eve 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 December Eve.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
December Eve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Eve have?
December Eve by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match December Eve from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Bangle by MPC (#2E4672), Midnight Interlude by Vista Paint (#30466B), Ceylon Sapphire by MPC (#25467C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of December Eve?
December Eve has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 December Eve's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.