Ref. #DAC0FF · 660A-3
New Violet
60%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
New Violet Technical Profile
What color is New Violet? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #DAC0FF. New Violet has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, New Violet 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 for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to New Violet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Drifting Dream
Hirshfield's
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Pretty Petunia
Dunn-Edwards
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Pansy Potpourri
Vista Paint
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Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
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Sea Lavender
PPG
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Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
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Youthful Pink
Kilz
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Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Violet
#DAC0FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CC5CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Violet 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 New Violet.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Violet have?
New Violet by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match New Violet from other brands?
The closest matches are Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (#CCBBE3), Pretty Petunia by Dunn-Edwards (#D6B7E2), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (#D3BFE5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Violet?
New Violet has an LRV of 59.8, 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 New Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.