Highland Thistle S110-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8A3CF, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Premiere from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B8A3CF · S110-4
Highland Thistle
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Highland Thistle Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8A3CF
RGB184, 163, 207
Estimated LRV40.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Highland Thistle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highland Thistle
#B8A3CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highland Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highland Thistle Room Palettes
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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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Highland Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highland Thistle have?
Highland Thistle by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Highland Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highland Thistle are Purple Premiere by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Berry Frappé by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Purple Gala by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Highland Thistle'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 Highland Thistle?
Highland Thistle has a estimated lightness value of 40.9, 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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Why Highland Thistle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.