Ref. #E5D5FF · P570-1
Teary Eyed
68%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Teary Eyed Technical Profile
What color is Teary Eyed? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #E5D5FF. Teary Eyed has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Teary Eyed sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Teary Eyed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lavender Princess
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Violetville
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Lily Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Plum's The Word
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Purple Whisper
Valspar
Visible difference
Lilac Breeze
PPG
Visible difference
Classic Rose
Kilz
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Teary Eyed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teary Eyed
#E5D5FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C85CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teary Eyed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teary Eyed 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 Teary Eyed.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Teary Eyed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teary Eyed have?
Teary Eyed by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Teary Eyed from other brands?
The closest matches are Lavender Princess by Dunn-Edwards (#E9D2EF), Violetville by Vista Paint (#DDD1EB), Lily Lavender by Benjamin Moore (#DCCFE9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Teary Eyed?
Teary Eyed has an LRV of 68.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Teary Eyed's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.