Garden Pansy 650B-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A38DEE, LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adora from Vista Paint (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38DEE · 650B-5
Garden Pansy
33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Garden Pansy Technical Profile
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Garden Pansy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Pansy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGarden Pansy
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Vista PaintAdora
Adora
Vista Paint
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Bailey Bells
Hirshfield's
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Quite Lilac
Valspar
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Faraway Sky
Dunn-Edwards
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Magic Carpet
PPG
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California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
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Lavender Glow
Kilz
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Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
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Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
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Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
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Pearl Violet
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Pansy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Pansy
#A38DEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE6CC6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Pansy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Pansy 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 Garden Pansy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Pansy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Pansy have?
Garden Pansy 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 Garden Pansy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Pansy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Pansy are Adora by Vista Paint (a close match), Bailey Bells by Hirshfield's (a close match), Bailey Bells by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Garden Pansy'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 Garden Pansy?
Garden Pansy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, 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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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 Garden Pansy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.