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Behr Purple Paint Colors
the 10 people actually buy
10 curated purples with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why — plus the full 426-color purple deck below.
The Fast Answer
Don't want to compare 426 purples? These four cover most real projects.
The 10 Behr Purples People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated — tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
Gothic Purple is not the moody eggplant its name promises..
A mid-depth mauve-brown at 26 LRV that shifts between purple and taupe by the light, used for bedrooms and moody accent walls..
A deep plum-brown at LRV 5 from Behr's 2018 trend palette, near-black on the wall with a warm purple cast in daylight..
A dark wine-plum from Behr's expert purple picks — moody depth for bedrooms..
Behr's expert-picked smoky plum — grape-brown depth for dramatic walls..
The palest lavender-white on Behr's expert list — a whisper of cool color..
A deep raisin-purple buyers look up by name — moody plum drama for accent walls..
A playful periwinkle-lilac from Behr's expert picks — happy color for kids' rooms..
Behr's boldest expert-picked purple — a muted royal purple for the brave wall..
A whisper of pink-lavender (LRV 87) that reads near-white until warm light brings the blush out..
Pick by Undertone
The most common purple-buyer regret is a surprise undertone on the wall. Start from the direction the color leans, not the chip alone.
Warm purples
lean beige and earthy — safe with wood tones and warm lightBehr's purple family is broad. The deck holds 426 purple shades, and they run from soft, barely-there tints to deep, almost-black grape. The lightest reads like a clean white with a hint of pink-violet, while the darkest is a rich saturated berry.
Undertones split into a few camps. Cool blue-purples feel calm and a little gray, like Luxe Lilac. Warm pink-purples lean sweet and lively, like First Blush, Strawberry Freeze, and Raspberry Crush. Knowing which way a color leans matters more than the name, because the undertone is what you actually live with on the wall.
Light to Dark
The whole Behr purple range by depth. LRV is the number to trust — the same purple looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how light or dark a color is, from near-black to near-white. In this purple slice the range is LRV 3 to LRV 89, so you have the full span to work with. Higher numbers bounce more light and keep a room feeling open; lower numbers soak up light and feel cozy and dramatic.
For an airy, gentle wall, look high: First Blush at 89, Memories at 78, or Mystic Fairy at 68 stay soft and forgiving. For a midtone with real color, Mulberry Stain at 55 and Luxe Lilac at 41 hold their hue without going dark. For depth and mood, Strawberry Freeze at 26, Berries And Cream at 15, and Raspberry Crush at 8 read as true, full-bodied purples.
Behr Purples by Room
Each room page shows purple picks from every US brand side by side — Behr included — so you can compare in context.
The light purples earn their keep in bedrooms, nurseries, and bathrooms where you want calm and a little softness. A color like Memories or Mystic Fairy gives a room personality without shouting, and it pairs easily with white trim. These tints also work on a ceiling if you want a quiet wash of color overhead instead of plain white.
The deep purples are accent and drama colors. Berries And Cream or Raspberry Crush make a strong dining room, a powder room, a front door, or a single feature wall. Save the darkest shades for spaces where you want to feel wrapped up, and let the lighter rooms around them breathe.
All 426 Behr purple paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Behr's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Behr is sold only at The Home Depot, and every color is mixed to order at the paint counter. Nothing here sits pre-made on a shelf in your shade; you pick the color, they tint a base, and you walk out with it. Behr's lines run from Premium Plus (the value pick, around $35 a gallon), up through Ultra, then Marquee (around $55, one-coat coverage), and Dynasty at the top (around $65, the most stain and scuff resistant). Behr's reputation is the best big-box value, with strong coverage and durability on the premium lines for the price.
Because every color is just a tint formula, you are not locked in. Any paint store can come close to a Behr purple by scanning a sample, and you can match in the other direction too. If you like one of these purples but want to buy from another deck, including the featured Kompozit line, bring the Behr name and code to that counter and ask them to match the LRV and undertone. Match on how light it is and which way it leans, not the name, and the result will read the same on your wall.
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Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
The safest trim move with any of these purples is a clean off-white. Behr's Swiss Coffee or Blank Canvas keeps trim crisp without fighting the purple, and Ultra Pure White is the choice when you want the sharpest, brightest edge. For a softer look, drop the ceiling a shade lighter than the walls instead of going stark white.
For coordinating colors, match the undertone. Cool purples like Luxe Lilac sit beautifully next to soft grays and greiges. Warm pink-purples like First Blush or Strawberry Freeze pair with warm neutrals such as Even Better Beige. If you want contrast rather than blend, a deep charcoal like Cracked Pepper grounds a light-purple room and makes it look intentional.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What is the most popular Behr purple paint color?
Gothic Purple (N110-4) — Gothic Purple is not the moody eggplant its name promises. Barely Pink and Blackberry Mocha and Nocturne Shade round out the short list most people choose from.
How many purple paint colors does Behr have?
Behr's deck includes 426 colors in the purple family. They range from very light, near-white tints down to deep, saturated berry shades, so you have a lot of room to dial in exactly the depth and undertone you want.
Which Behr purple is best for a calm bedroom?
Go for a high-LRV purple that stays soft. Memories (LRV 78) and Mystic Fairy (LRV 68) give a gentle wash of color that feels restful and pairs easily with white trim, while First Blush (LRV 89) is even lighter if you want it barely there.
What trim color works with Behr purple walls?
A clean off-white is the safe choice. Swiss Coffee or Blank Canvas keeps trim crisp without competing, and Ultra Pure White gives the brightest, sharpest edge. For deep purples like Berries And Cream, white trim adds the contrast that makes the color pop.
Where do I buy Behr purple paint?
Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot. Every color is mixed to order at the paint counter, so you choose the shade and they tint it on the spot. Lines run from Premium Plus (value) up through Ultra, Marquee, and Dynasty (top durability).
Can I match a Behr purple to another brand like Kompozit?
Yes. Because every color is just a tint formula, any paint counter can match it closely from a sample or the color code. Bring the Behr name and code to the other store, including the featured Kompozit deck, and ask them to match the LRV and undertone rather than the name.
What's the difference between Behr's light and dark purples?
It comes down to LRV. Light purples (high LRV, like First Blush at 89) reflect more light and keep rooms airy and calm. Dark purples (low LRV, like Raspberry Crush at 8) absorb light and feel cozy and dramatic, which makes them better as accents or feature walls.
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