Proper Purple P570-7 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3B2F8C, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kinetic Energy from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #3B2F8C · P570-7
Proper Purple
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Proper Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B2F8C
RGB59, 47, 140
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Proper Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Proper Purple
#3B2F8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80539B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Proper Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Proper 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 Proper Purple.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Proper Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Proper Purple have?
Proper Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Proper Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Proper Purple are Kinetic Energy by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Hot Sauna by Vista Paint (a close match), Georgian Court by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Proper 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 Proper Purple?
Proper Purple has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Proper Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.