Ref. #CCC6FF · 640B-4
Innuendo
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Innuendo Technical Profile
What color is Innuendo? It's a light warm blue with the hex code #CCC6FF. Innuendo has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Innuendo sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Innuendo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Violet Gems
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peak of Perfection
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Pretty Posie
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Calm Blue
MPC
Visible difference
Iris Moon
Valspar
Visible difference
French Lilac
PPG
Visible difference
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
February Amethyst
Kilz
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Innuendo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Innuendo
#CCC6FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A65CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Innuendo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Innuendo 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 Innuendo.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Innuendo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Innuendo have?
Innuendo by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Innuendo from other brands?
The closest matches are Violet Gems by Dunn-Edwards (#C4C0E9), Peak of Perfection by Vista Paint (#C0C0E6), Pretty Posie by Hirshfield's (#BCBDE4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Innuendo?
Innuendo has an LRV of 55.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Innuendo's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.