Peruvian Violet by Behr paint color
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Ref. #6A6C9D · 660F-6

Peruvian Violet

16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Peruvian Violet 660F-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A6C9D, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sentimental from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Peruvian Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A6C9D
RGB106, 108, 157
LRV16.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Peruvian Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Peruvian Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPeruvian Violet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSentimental

Sentimental

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Purple Spire

Vista Paint

Very similar

Wild Wisteria

PPG

Very similar

Blueberry Sauce

Kilz

Very similar

Purple Spire

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Forget‐Me‐Not

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Inky Glaze

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Purple Frenzy

Valspar

Very similar

Blue Nova

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Pigeon Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Peruvian Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Peruvian Violet

#6A6C9D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9785AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Peruvian Violet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Peruvian Violet

Complement

Precious Olive

Peruvian Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Love Poem

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pecan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Champagne Grape

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Peruvian Violet.

Solitaire

Behr · N560-5

#6E79A2

Prime Purple

Behr · T15-13

#656293

Plush Velvet

Behr · N100-5

#6E6E8E

Purple Paradise

Behr · PPU16-3

#79669D

Violet Vixen

Behr · MQ5-41

#746A90

Infamous

Behr · N540-5

#677C99

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Peruvian Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Peruvian Violet have?
Peruvian Violet by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Peruvian Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peruvian Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peruvian Violet are Sentimental by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Purple Spire by Vista Paint (a very close match), Wild Wisteria by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Peruvian 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 Peruvian Violet?
Peruvian Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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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