Ref. #A38DEE · 650B-5
Garden Pansy
33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Garden Pansy Technical Profile
What color is Garden Pansy? It's a medium warm blue with the hex code #A38DEE. Garden Pansy has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 33 gives Garden Pansy depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Garden Pansy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pharaohs Blue Met.
MPC
Very similar
Adora
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Bailey Bells
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Visible difference
Faraway Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Magic Carpet
PPG
Visible difference
California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Lavender Glow
Kilz
Visible difference
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Garden Pansy from other brands?
The closest matches are Pharaohs Blue Met. by MPC (#A896EB), Cuda Plum Met. by MPC (#9B8BDB), Adora by Vista Paint (#9092CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Pansy?
Garden Pansy has an LRV of 33.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Garden Pansy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.