Hosta Flower 640C-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3E5FA, LRV 73 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Lilac from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3E5FA · 640C-1
Hosta Flower
73%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Hosta Flower Technical Profile
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Hosta Flower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hosta Flower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHosta Flower
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsIcy Lilac
Icy Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Little Cutie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Super Nova
Valspar
Very similar
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Lavender Secret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velvet Scarf
PPG
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hosta Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hosta Flower
#E3E5FA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#926EC4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hosta Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hosta Flower 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 Hosta Flower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hosta Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hosta Flower have?
Hosta Flower by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Hosta Flower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hosta Flower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hosta Flower are Icy Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Little Cutie by Vista Paint (a very close match), Super Nova by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hosta Flower'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 Hosta Flower?
Hosta Flower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Hosta Flower's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.