Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Brocade |
| SKU | MQ4-29 |
| Hex | #8883C4 |
| RGB | 136, 131, 196 |
| HSL | 245°, 36%, 64% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Brocade
Brocade sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Brocade is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
7 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Brocade 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 #8883C4 in HSL space. Pair Brocade 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 Brocade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brocade 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 MQ4-29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brocade
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Brocade is California Lilac (2068-40) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full California Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brocade
At Valspar, the closest color to Brocade is Plush (8001-47E) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brocade
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Brocade. The nearest is Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Carpet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brocade
Glidden has no exact twin of Brocade. The nearest is Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Carpet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brocade
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faraway Sky (DE5942), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Brocade without repainting risk. See the full Faraway Sky swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brocade
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Brocade. The nearest is Bailey Bells (1262) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 32 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brocade
Kompozit has no exact twin of Brocade. The nearest is Bailey Bells (1262) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bailey Bells swatch →