Positively Purple 13-08 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6B4D5F, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purplestone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6B4D5F · 13-08
Positively Purple
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Positively Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B4D5F
RGB107, 77, 95
Estimated LRV9.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Positively Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Positively Purple
#6B4D5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D5E63
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Positively Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Positively Purple 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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Positively Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Positively Purple have?
Positively Purple by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Positively Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Positively Purple are Purplestone by Behr (a close digital match), Prussian Plum by Behr (a close digital match), Kalamata by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Positively Purple'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 Positively Purple?
Positively Purple has a estimated lightness value of 9.3, 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 Positively Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.