Ref. #4D35A0 · 660B-7
Exotic Purple
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Exotic Purple Technical Profile
What color is Exotic Purple? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #4D35A0. Exotic Purple has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Exotic Purple 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 Exotic Purple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Groovy Blue Met.
MPC
Very similar
Petulant Pat
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Visible difference
Blue Royale
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Fresh Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Scandinavian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Hot Sauna
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Eggplant
PPG
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exotic Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exotic Purple
#4D35A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#955FA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exotic Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exotic 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 Exotic 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.
Exotic Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exotic Purple have?
Exotic Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Exotic Purple from other brands?
The closest matches are Groovy Blue Met. by MPC (#473485), Working Blue by MPC (#4E2D7D), Blue On Violet by MPC (#37327D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Exotic Purple?
Exotic Purple has an LRV of 10.0, 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 Exotic Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.