Svelte M100-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7A5E3, 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.
Ref. #B7A5E3 · M100-3
Svelte
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Svelte Technical Profile
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Svelte in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Svelte in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSvelte
Very similar
Hirshfield'sGrape Illusion
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grape Illusion
Vista Paint
Very similar
Simply Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Night Magic Violet
PPG
Very similar
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Imperial Lilac
Valspar
Visible difference
Purplesaurus
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Visible difference
Berry Frappé
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Svelte
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Svelte.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue 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 blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Svelte in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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.