Ref. #5171FF · P540-6
Wild Pansy
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Wild Pansy Technical Profile
What color is Wild Pansy? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #5171FF. Wild Pansy has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Wild Pansy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Wild Pansy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bodega Bay
Dunn-Edwards
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Watertown
Benjamin Moore
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Parkwater
Vista Paint
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Tetra Blue Met.
MPC
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Parkwater
Hirshfield's
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Cobalt Glow
Valspar
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Shrinking Violet
PPG
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Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
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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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Wild Pansy from other brands?
The closest matches are Bodega Bay by Dunn-Edwards (#5E81C1), Watertown by Benjamin Moore (#5C7FB8), Parkwater by Vista Paint (#4B79BB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wild Pansy?
Wild Pansy has an LRV of 18.0, 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 Wild Pansy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.