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.
Ref. #8D7EAE · PPU16-4
Purple Agate
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Agate Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Purple Agate 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 Purple Agate.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Purple Agate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.