Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cactus Flower |
| SKU | HDC-SP16-11 |
| Hex | #B27AA2 |
| RGB | 178, 122, 162 |
| HSL | 317°, 27%, 59% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Cactus Flower
Cactus Flower sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Cactus Flower 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cactus Flower 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 #B27AA2 in HSL space. Pair Cactus Flower 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 Cactus Flower Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cactus Flower 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 HDC-SP16-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Victorian Violet (DE6005), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Cactus Flower without repainting risk. See the full Victorian Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cactus Flower
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cactus Flower is Teen Queen (1171) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teen Queen swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cactus Flower
At Valspar, the closest color to Cactus Flower is Purple Stripe (1003-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24.2 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Stripe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cactus Flower
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cactus Flower is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cactus Flower
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cactus Flower is Drama Violet (SW 6978) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cactus Flower. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cactus Flower
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Cactus Flower. The nearest is Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mulberry Bush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Pleasant Dream (1186), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cactus Flower
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Bel Ange Rose (C2-511), is clearly different (ΔE 10.57). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Bel Ange Rose swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 16.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 16.55). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cactus Flower
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cactus Flower — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 23.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-11 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →