Noble Purple S560-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFBDE5, LRV 45 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFBDE5 · S560-3
Noble Purple
45%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Noble Purple Technical Profile
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Noble Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Noble Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNoble Purple
Nearly identical
PPGFrench Lilac
French Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Ticklish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spoiled Rotten
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Larkspur Bud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Morning Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
April Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Noble Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Noble Purple
#AFBDE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#897AB8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Noble Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Noble Purple 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 Noble Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Noble Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Noble Purple have?
Noble Purple by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Noble Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Noble Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Noble Purple are French Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Ticklish by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Noble Purple'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 Noble Purple?
Noble Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Noble Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.