Romantic Poetry S100-2 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CDC7EB, estimated LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sassy Lilac from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CDC7EB · S100-2
Romantic Poetry
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Poetry Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC7EB
RGB205, 199, 235
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Romantic Poetry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romantic Poetry
#CDC7EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A37CB6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romantic Poetry
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romantic Poetry Room Palettes
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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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Romantic Poetry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romantic Poetry have?
Romantic Poetry 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 Romantic Poetry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Poetry are Sassy Lilac by Valspar (a close digital match), Lilac Breeze by PPG (a very close match), Purple Hibiscus by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Romantic Poetry'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 Romantic Poetry?
Romantic Poetry has a estimated lightness value of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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