Hosta Flower 640C-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3E5FA, estimated 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.
Behr · #E3E5FA · 640C-1
Hosta Flower
73%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Hosta Flower Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3E5FA
RGB227, 229, 250
Estimated LRV73.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Hosta Flower
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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