Valentine Heart 690B-5 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B960DA, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Pride from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B960DA · 690B-5
Valentine Heart
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Valentine Heart Technical Profile
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Valentine Heart in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Valentine Heart in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrValentine Heart
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Dunn-EdwardsPurple Pride
Purple Pride
Dunn-Edwards
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Moonlight Melody
Hirshfield's
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Moonlight Melody
Vista Paint
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Bell Heather
PPG
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Plum Burst
Valspar
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Charmed Violet
Benjamin Moore
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Orchid Petals
Dutch Boy
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Squirrel Grey
RAL
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Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
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Favorite Things
Kilz
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Blustery Sky
Sherwin-Williams
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Water .05
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Valentine Heart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Valentine Heart
#B960DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BF73AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Valentine Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Valentine Heart 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 Valentine Heart.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Valentine Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Valentine Heart have?
Valentine Heart by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Valentine Heart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Valentine Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valentine Heart are Purple Pride by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Moonlight Melody by Hirshfield's (a close match), Moonlight Melody by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Valentine Heart'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 Valentine Heart?
Valentine Heart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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 Valentine Heart's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.