Peru PPU1-18 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8E597E, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Immortality from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8E597E · PPU1-18
Peru
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Peru Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E597E
RGB142, 89, 126
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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#91587E
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#8D557D
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#945B7F
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Colors That Work With Peru
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peru
#8E597E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4767F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peru
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peru 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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Peru — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peru have?
Peru by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Peru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peru are Immortality by Vista Paint (a close digital match), De Janeiro by Kilz (a close digital match), Immortality by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Peru'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 Peru?
Peru has a estimated lightness value of 14.4, 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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