Proper Purple P570-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3B2F8C, 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.
Ref. #3B2F8C · P570-7
Proper Purple
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Proper Purple Technical Profile
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Proper Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Proper Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrProper Purple
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Dunn-EdwardsKinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
Dunn-Edwards
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Hot Sauna
Vista Paint
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Signal Blue
RAL
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Merlin's Robes
Valspar
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Blue Royale
Dutch Boy
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Hot Sauna
Hirshfield's
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Blue
Benjamin Moore
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Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
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Daring Indigo
PPG
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Renaissance Tapestry
Kilz
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Petal .05
Colorhouse
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Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Proper Purple
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
Pure 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 blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue 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 blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Proper Purple in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.