Ref. #EFA5FF · P120-2
Gumball
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gumball Technical Profile
What color is Gumball? It's a medium warm purple with the hex code #EFA5FF. Gumball has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Gumball sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Gumball
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Favorite Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Very Violet
Vista Paint
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Chateau Rose
PPG
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Blossoms In Spring
Hirshfield's
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Pretty Pink
Benjamin Moore
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Plink
Valspar
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Violet Vamp
MPC
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Crush
Kilz
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gumball
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gumball
#EFA5FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D65CAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gumball
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gumball 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 Gumball.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gumball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gumball have?
Gumball by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Gumball from other brands?
The closest matches are Favorite Lavender by Dunn-Edwards (#D3A5D6), Exotic Violet by Dunn-Edwards (#E1A0CF), Very Violet by Vista Paint (#D2A8D4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gumball?
Gumball has an LRV of 52.5, 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 Gumball's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.