Wild Pansy P540-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5171FF, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bodega Bay from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5171FF · P540-6
Wild Pansy
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Wild Pansy Technical Profile
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Wild Pansy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Pansy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWild Pansy
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Dunn-EdwardsBodega Bay
Bodega Bay
Dunn-Edwards
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Bright Cornflower Blue
PPG
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Watertown
Benjamin Moore
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Parkwater
Vista Paint
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Parkwater
Hirshfield's
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Cobalt Glow
Valspar
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Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
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Atlantic Ocean
Kilz
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Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
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Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
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Light Blue
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Pansy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Pansy
#5171FF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#825CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Pansy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Pansy 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 Wild Pansy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Pansy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Pansy have?
Wild Pansy 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 Wild Pansy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Pansy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Pansy are Bodega Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Bright Cornflower Blue by PPG (a close match), Watertown by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Wild Pansy'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 Wild Pansy?
Wild Pansy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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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 Wild Pansy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.