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Ref. #656293 · T15-13

Prime Purple

14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Prime Purple T15-13 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #656293, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Majesty Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Prime Purple Technical Profile

HEX Code#656293
RGB101, 98, 147
LRV13.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr

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Prime Purple in Every Brand

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

BehrPrime Purple
Nearly identical
PPGMajesty Violet

Majesty Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Purple Frenzy

Valspar

Very similar

Purple

Kilz

Very similar

Forget‐Me‐Not

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mardi Gras

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Purple Spire

Vista Paint

Very similar

Bistro Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Purple Spire

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Gemmed

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Prime Purple

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Prime Purple

#656293

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#977FA9

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Prime Purple

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Purple Frenzy

Complement

Tansy Green

Prime Purple 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

Wild Mulberry

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 Prime Purple.

Violet Vixen

Behr · MQ5-41

#746A90

Victorian Iris

Behr · 650F-6

#555999

Plum Royale

Behr · S110-6

#785F91

Electrify

Behr · T13-9

#5665A0

Sausalito Port

Behr · UL240-20

#5B6D85

Enchanted Evening

Behr · 640F-6

#515E90

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

Prime Purple — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Prime Purple have?
Prime Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prime Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prime Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prime Purple are Majesty Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Purple Frenzy by Valspar (a very close match), Purple by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Prime 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 Prime Purple?
Prime Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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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