Noble Purple S560-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFBDE5, estimated 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.
Behr · #AFBDE5 · S560-3
Noble Purple
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Noble Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFBDE5
RGB175, 189, 229
Estimated LRV45.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Noble Purple
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Noble Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Noble Purple are French Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Roslyn'S Periwinkle Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Ticklish by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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