Shy Violet 680F-6 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #61557F, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Grape Juice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #61557F · 680F-6
Shy Violet
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Shy Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#61557F
RGB97, 85, 127
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Shy Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shy Violet
#61557F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#926B9C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shy Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shy Violet 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.
Shy Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shy Violet have?
Shy Violet 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 Shy Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shy Violet are Fresh Grape Juice by PPG (a close digital match), Iris Illusion by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mauve Bauhaus by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shy Violet'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 Shy Violet?
Shy Violet has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shy Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.