Reserve S120-5 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A884B8, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Illusion from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A884B8 · S120-5
Reserve
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Reserve Technical Profile
HEX Code#A884B8
RGB168, 132, 184
Estimated LRV28.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Reserve
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Violet Illusion
PPG
#AB85BB
Close digital match
Plum Burst
Valspar
#A381BA
Close digital match
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#9D7EB7
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#B28DBC
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#A18AB7
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#B38BB8
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Crocus Petal Purple
Benjamin Moore
#9B81BA
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Pleasant Dream
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#A379AA
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#A77AA9
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#8673A1
Visible digital difference
Shallot
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#D5A3BB
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Reserve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Reserve
#A884B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Reserve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Reserve 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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Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Reserve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Reserve have?
Reserve 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 Reserve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Reserve are Violet Illusion by PPG (a close digital match), Purple Statice by PPG (a close digital match), Plum Burst by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Reserve'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 Reserve?
Reserve has a estimated lightness value of 28.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Reserve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.