Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Aster |
| SKU | PPU16-09 |
| Hex | #BEB7C1 |
| RGB | 190, 183, 193 |
| HSL | 282°, 7%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Aster
Aster sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Aster is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Aster within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BEB7C1 in HSL space. Pair Aster with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Aster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aster from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU16-09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aster
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aster is Veiled Violet (SW 6268) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aster
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Aster is African Violet (2116-50). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order African Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full African Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aster
At Valspar, the closest color to Aster is Sun Painter (8004-2C) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun Painter swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aster
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aster is Silverberry (PPG1173-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aster
Glidden has no exact twin of Aster. The nearest is Soft Amulet Violet (50RB 50/079) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Amulet Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aster
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Heather (345-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Heather swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aster
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aster is High Note (HGSW 3406) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Note swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aster
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Aster. The nearest is Winter Dusk (DE5933) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Dusk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aster
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aster is Velvet Dawn (1310) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aster
Rodda has no exact twin of Aster. The nearest is Hue is the Artist? (R115) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aster
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bella Donna (C2-782), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aster
Portola Paints's nearest match is Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Aster without repainting risk. See the full Magic Potion swatch →