Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Birthstone |
| SKU | MQ4-62 |
| Hex | #7A557F |
| RGB | 122, 85, 127 |
| HSL | 293°, 20%, 42% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Birthstone
With an LRV of 12, Birthstone is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Birthstone 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.
Closest matches by brand
9 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Birthstone 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 #7A557F in HSL space. Pair Birthstone 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 Birthstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Birthstone 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 MQ4-62 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Birthstone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Passionate Purple (SW 6981), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Birthstone without repainting risk. See the full Passionate Purple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Birthstone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Birthstone is Fire and Ice (1392) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire and Ice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Birthstone
Valspar has no exact twin of Birthstone. The nearest is Sonic Plum (4002-10C) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.4 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sonic Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Birthstone
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Birthstone. The nearest is Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cleopatra's Gown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Birthstone
At Glidden, the closest color to Birthstone is Amethyst Jewel (50RB 14/232) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Jewel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Birthstone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Purple Tulips (145-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Birthstone without repainting risk. See the full Purple Tulips swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Birthstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Birthstone is Pretty Purple (HGSW 1432) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Birthstone
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Birthstone. The nearest is Vibrant Orchid (DE6000) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vibrant Orchid swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Birthstone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Birthstone. The nearest is Magenta Red Lips (1194) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magenta Red Lips swatch →