Purple Agate by Behr paint color
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Ref. #8D7EAE · PPU16-4

Purple Agate

24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Agate PPU16-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D7EAE, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Heart from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Agate Technical Profile

HEX Code#8D7EAE
RGB141, 126, 174
LRV23.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Purple Agate in Every Brand

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

BehrPurple Agate
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePurple Heart

Purple Heart

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Belladona

Kilz

Nearly identical

Grapolicious

Valspar

Very similar

Purple Rhapsody

PPG

Very similar

Grape Gathering

Vista Paint

Very similar

Smashed Grape

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pearl Violet

RAL

Very similar

Cheerful Crocus

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Brave Purple

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Queen of Sheba

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Agate

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Agate

#8D7EAE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A685AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Agate

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Purple Agate

Complement

Grenada Green

Purple Agate 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

Rosily

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Hint of Violet

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Syrup

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Herbal Garden

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Purple Agate.

Purple Agate

Behr · PPU16-04

#8C7EAF

Garden Plum

Behr · S110-5

#947DB1

Lilac Intuition

Behr · MQ4-61

#967CA7

Purple Mauve

Behr · 690F-5

#9287A8

Gothic Amethyst

Behr · 670F-5

#8085A2

Gothic Purple

Behr · N110-4

#88869D

More blue colors from other brands

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

Mandalay Bay

Vista Paint · 7478

#4C7474

Blissful Blue

Vista Paint · 7297

#A4BFD9

Snow Line

Kilz · RF200-01

#CCEBEE

Roswell

Vista Paint · 7216

#A2A9D9

Rain Reflection

Kilz · RC190-01

#B3C4D9

Silver Falls

Kilz · RB230-01

#BAC3D4

Purple Agate — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Agate have?
Purple Agate 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 Purple Agate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Agate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Agate are Purple Heart by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Belladona by Kilz (a near-identical match), Charmed Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Agate'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 Purple Agate?
Purple Agate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.6, 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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