Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Canyon Mist |
| SKU | 640D-4 |
| Hex | #A7ACE7 |
| RGB | 167, 172, 231 |
| HSL | 235°, 57%, 78% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Canyon Mist
Canyon Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Canyon Mist 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
8 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Canyon Mist 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 #A7ACE7 in HSL space. Pair Canyon Mist 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 Canyon Mist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Canyon Mist 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 640D-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Canyon Mist
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Canyon Mist is Victorian Trim (2068-50) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Trim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Canyon Mist
At Valspar, the closest color to Canyon Mist is Sassy Violet (4004-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.5 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassy Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Canyon Mist
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Canyon Mist. The nearest is Simply Violet (DE5941) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simply Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Canyon Mist
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Canyon Mist. The nearest is Childish Wonder (1261) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Canyon Mist
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Canyon Mist is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Canyon Mist
At Kompozit, the closest color to Canyon Mist is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →