Hint Of Violet PPU16-08 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1D5E2, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celestia Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1D5E2 · PPU16-08
Hint Of Violet
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hint Of Violet Technical Profile
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Hint Of Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint Of Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHint Of Violet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCelestia Blue
Celestia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kindness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Shale
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Twilight Spell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint Of Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint Of Violet
#D1D5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Hint Of Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint Of Violet 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint Of Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint Of Violet have?
Hint Of Violet by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hint Of Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint Of Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint Of Violet are Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kindness by Valspar (a near-identical match), Violet Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint Of Violet'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 Hint Of Violet?
Hint Of Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hint Of Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.