Eclectic Purple PPU17-20 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #493E45, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #493E45 · PPU17-20
Eclectic Purple
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Eclectic Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#493E45
RGB73, 62, 69
Estimated LRV5.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Plum Brown
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#4E4247
Close digital match
Desert Fig
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#4E4247
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My Place or Yours?
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#4E434C
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#4D404A
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#494248
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#41373D
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Colors That Work With Eclectic Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eclectic Purple
#493E45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#704A4F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eclectic Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eclectic 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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Other Behr colors close to Eclectic Purple.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eclectic Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eclectic Purple have?
Eclectic Purple by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Eclectic Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eclectic Purple are Plum Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Desert Fig by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), My Place or Yours? by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Eclectic 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 Eclectic Purple?
Eclectic Purple has a estimated lightness value of 5.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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