Svelte M100-3 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7A5E3, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Illusion from Hirshfield's (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B7A5E3 · M100-3
Svelte
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Svelte Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7A5E3
RGB183, 165, 227
Estimated LRV40.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Svelte
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Svelte
#B7A5E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC79B9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Svelte
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Svelte 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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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Svelte — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Svelte have?
Svelte 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 Svelte from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Svelte are Grape Illusion by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Grape Illusion by Vista Paint (a very close match), Simply Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Svelte'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 Svelte?
Svelte has a estimated lightness value of 40.0, 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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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 Svelte's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.