Ref. #D35AEC · P120-4
Heart Breaker
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Heart Breaker Technical Profile
What color is Heart Breaker? It's a deep warm purple with the hex code #D35AEC. Heart Breaker has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Heart Breaker 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 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 Heart Breaker
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Happy Hyacinth
Vista Paint
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Moonlight Melody
Hirshfield's
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Purple Pride
Dunn-Edwards
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Bell Heather
PPG
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Princess Purple
MPC
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Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
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Berries Galore
Valspar
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Debonair
Sherwin-Williams
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart Breaker
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart Breaker
#D35AEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CA68AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart Breaker
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart Breaker 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 Heart Breaker.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heart Breaker — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart Breaker have?
Heart Breaker by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Heart Breaker from other brands?
The closest matches are Happy Hyacinth by Vista Paint (#B376B3), Moonlight Melody by Hirshfield's (#AF73B0), Purple Pride by Dunn-Edwards (#A274B5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Heart Breaker?
Heart Breaker has an LRV of 27.2, 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 Heart Breaker's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.