New Violet 660A-3 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DAC0FF, estimated LRV 60 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Dream from Hirshfield's (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DAC0FF · 660A-3
New Violet
60%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
New Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAC0FF
RGB218, 192, 255
Estimated LRV59.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With New Violet
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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
Digital 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
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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 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 New Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Violet are Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a close match), Pretty Petunia by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting New Violet'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 Violet?
New Violet has a estimated lightness value of 59.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why New Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.