Ref. #A896EB · MP23003
Pharaohs Blue Met.
36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pharaohs Blue Met. Technical Profile
What color is Pharaohs Blue Met.? It's a medium warm blue with the hex code #A896EB. Pharaohs Blue Met. has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Pharaohs Blue Met. depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Pharaohs Blue Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Garden Pansy
Behr
Very similar
Simply Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Gorgeous Hydrangea
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Adora
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Visible difference
Grape Arbor
PPG
Visible difference
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Lavender Glow
Kilz
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pharaohs Blue Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pharaohs Blue Met.
#A896EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB6FC3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pharaohs Blue Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pharaohs Blue Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Pharaohs Blue Met..
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pharaohs Blue Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pharaohs Blue Met. have?
Pharaohs Blue Met. by MPC has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Pharaohs Blue Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Garden Pansy by Behr (#A38DEE), Bloomsberry by Behr (#A59CFA), Evening Slipper by Behr (#A7A2F1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pharaohs Blue Met.?
Pharaohs Blue Met. has an LRV of 36.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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