Gothic Purple N110-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #88869D, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rapture from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #88869D · N110-4
Gothic Purple
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Gothic Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#88869D
RGB136, 134, 157
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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 →
Rapture
Valspar
#85839D
Close digital match
Soft Charcoal
Dunn-Edwards
#838298
Close digital match
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
#8D899C
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Greyed Amethyst
PPG
#8D869A
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Benjamin Moore
#838093
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#908A9B
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Hirshfield's
#898098
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#8B8095
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#8D8089
Visible digital difference
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#8B8A8C
Visible digital difference
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#82898F
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Gothic Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gothic Purple
#88869D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gothic Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gothic 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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Gothic Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gothic Purple have?
Gothic Purple by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Gothic Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gothic Purple are Rapture by Valspar (a close digital match), Soft Charcoal by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Garden Beauty by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gothic 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 Gothic Purple?
Gothic Purple has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, 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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Why Gothic Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.