Purple Agate PPU16-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D7EAE, estimated 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.
Behr · #8D7EAE · PPU16-4
Purple Agate
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Agate Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D7EAE
RGB141, 126, 174
Estimated LRV23.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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#8A7FAB
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Colors That Work With Purple Agate
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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
Digital 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
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Purple Agate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Agate have?
Purple Agate 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 Purple Agate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Agate are Purple Heart by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Belladona by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Purple Agate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.