New Orleans S570-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B6197, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Beginnings from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B6197 · S570-6
New Orleans
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
New Orleans Technical Profile
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New Orleans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Orleans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Orleans
Nearly identical
KilzGrape Beginnings
Grape Beginnings
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purple Frenzy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fancy Pants
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Very similar
Majesty Violet
PPG
Very similar
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bellflower
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Orleans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Orleans
#5B6197
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E7DA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Orleans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Orleans 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Orleans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Orleans have?
New Orleans by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 New Orleans in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Orleans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Orleans are Grape Beginnings by Kilz (a near-identical match), Purple Frenzy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Indigo by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Orleans'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 New Orleans?
New Orleans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Orleans's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.