Ref. #546290 · CSP-525
Fancy Pants
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fancy Pants Technical Profile
What color is Fancy Pants? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #546290. Colors similar to Fancy Pants include Valspar Indigo, Behr Enchanted Evening, Kilz Grape Beginnings. Fancy Pants has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Fancy Pants 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 Fancy Pants
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fancy Pants
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fancy Pants
#546290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8174A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fancy Pants
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fancy Pants 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Fancy Pants.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fancy Pants — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fancy Pants have?
Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Fancy Pants from other brands?
The closest matches are Indigo by Valspar (#586392), Enchanted Evening by Behr (#515E90), Grape Beginnings by Kilz (#586194). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fancy Pants?
Fancy Pants has an LRV of 14.6, 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 Fancy Pants's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.