Aurora Splendor
PPU16-01 · #585683 · LRV 10 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Aurora Splendor10
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Aurora Splendor, Really?
Aurora Splendor reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr PPU16-01 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Aurora Splendor
Aurora Splendor works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Aurora Splendor
With an LRV of 10, Aurora Splendor is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Aurora Splendor are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU16-01 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | African VioletSW 6982 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.8 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Mauve Bauhaus1407 · Benjamin Moore | 2.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Karmic Grape4002-8C · Valspar | 3.7 | 9.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Roman VioletPPG1170-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fresh Grape Juice10RB 10/219 · Glidden | 3.7 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Passion Purple142-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Aurora Splendor within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #585683 in HSL space. Pair Aurora Splendor with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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