Hint of Violet PPU16-8 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2D5E1, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Shadow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D2D5E1 · PPU16-8
Hint of Violet
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2D5E1
RGB210, 213, 225
Estimated LRV66.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Hint of Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Violet
#D2D5E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hint of Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Violet are Violet Shadow by PPG (a close digital match), Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Kindness by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 66.7, 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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