Ref. #DBCFF0 · 670C-3
Purple Cream
62%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Cream Technical Profile
What color is Purple Cream? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #DBCFF0. Colors similar to Purple Cream include Hirshfield's Plum's The Word, Vista Paint Violetville, Benjamin Moore Lily Lavender. Purple Cream has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Purple Cream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Purple Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Cream
#DBCFF0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B079B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Cream 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 Cream.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Cream have?
Purple Cream by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Purple Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Plum's The Word by Hirshfield's (#DACEE8), Violetville by Vista Paint (#DDD1EB), Lily Lavender by Benjamin Moore (#DCCFE9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Cream?
Purple Cream has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Cream's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.