Ref. #514AE0 · P560-6
Just A Fairytale
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Just A Fairytale Technical Profile
What color is Just A Fairytale? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #514AE0. Just A Fairytale has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Just A Fairytale creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Just A Fairytale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Just A Fairytale
#514AE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D6EC4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Just A Fairytale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Just A Fairytale 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 Just A Fairytale.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Just A Fairytale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Just A Fairytale have?
Just A Fairytale by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Just A Fairytale from other brands?
The closest matches are Trillium Blue Met. by MPC (#6F4BA9), Amethyst Met. by MPC (#624BA0), Crushed Velvet by PPG (#445397). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Just A Fairytale?
Just A Fairytale has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Just A Fairytale's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.