Ref. #625581 · MQ4-28
Purple Sky
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Sky Technical Profile
What color is Purple Sky? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #625581. Colors similar to Purple Sky include Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus, Sherwin-Williams African Violet, Benjamin Moore Your Majesty. Purple Sky has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Purple Sky creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Purple Sky
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Sky
#625581
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#936C9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Sky 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 Sky.
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 Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Sky have?
Purple Sky by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Purple Sky from other brands?
The closest matches are Mauve Bauhaus by Benjamin Moore (#5F5485), African Violet by Sherwin-Williams (#665385), Your Majesty by Benjamin Moore (#645184). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Sky?
Purple Sky has an LRV of 10.7, 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 Sky's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.