Purple Sky MQ4-28 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #625581, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Bauhaus from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #625581 · MQ4-28
Purple Sky
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Sky Technical Profile
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Purple Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPurple Sky
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMauve Bauhaus
Mauve Bauhaus
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iris Illusion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Grape Juice
PPG
Nearly identical
African Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Purely Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Concord Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Superstition
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Royalty
Valspar
Very similar
Altar of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Sky are Mauve Bauhaus by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Iris Illusion by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fresh Grape Juice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Sky'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 Sky?
Purple Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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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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.