Love Poem M120-6 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #984CB0, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabaret from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #984CB0 · M120-6
Love Poem
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Love Poem Technical Profile
HEX Code#984CB0
RGB152, 76, 176
Estimated LRV18.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Visible digital difference
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Twilight Magenta
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Colors That Work With Love Poem
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Love Poem
#984CB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B07FA3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Love Poem
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Love Poem 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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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Love Poem — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Love Poem have?
Love Poem by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Love Poem from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Love Poem are Cabaret by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Royal Lilac by PPG (a close match), Cosmic Berry by Valspar (a close match) — the best options for getting Love Poem'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 Love Poem?
Love Poem has a estimated lightness value of 18.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Love Poem's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.