Vigorous Violet PPU16-2 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #645681, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Concord Jam from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #645681 · PPU16-2
Vigorous Violet
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Vigorous Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#645681
RGB100, 86, 129
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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#695A82
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Colors That Work With Vigorous Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vigorous Violet
#645681
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#956D9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vigorous Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vigorous 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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Vigorous Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vigorous Violet have?
Vigorous 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 Vigorous Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vigorous Violet are Concord Jam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fresh Grape Juice by PPG (a close digital match), African Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vigorous 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 Vigorous Violet?
Vigorous Violet has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, 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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Why Vigorous Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.