Purple Surf 620C-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2C3EC, estimated LRV 48 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Sky from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B2C3EC · 620C-3
Purple Surf
48%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Surf Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2C3EC
RGB178, 195, 236
Estimated LRV48.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Purple Surf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Surf
#B2C3EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8374BE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Surf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Surf 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 Surf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Surf have?
Purple Surf by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Surf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Surf are Morning Sky by Vista Paint (a very close match), Organza by Valspar (a very close match), Promise by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Surf'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 Surf?
Purple Surf has a estimated lightness value of 48.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Purple Surf's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.