Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Electrify |
| SKU | T13-9 |
| Hex | #5665A0 |
| RGB | 86, 101, 160 |
| HSL | 228°, 30%, 48% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Electrify
With an LRV of 14, Electrify 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.
Electrify 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 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
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Electrify 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 #5665A0 in HSL space. Pair Electrify 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 Electrify Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Electrify 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 T13-9 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Electrify
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Electrify is Bellflower (DE5908) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bellflower swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Electrify
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Electrify is Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Calico swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Electrify
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Electrify is Fresh Take (1278) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Take swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Electrify
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Electrify is Fancy Pants (CSP-525) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fancy Pants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Electrify
Kompozit has no exact twin of Electrify. The nearest is Fresh Take (1278) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Take swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Electrify
Valspar has no exact twin of Electrify. The nearest is Blue Batik (V074-5) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Batik swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Electrify
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Electrify. The nearest is Indi-Blue (141-6DB) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indi-Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Electrify
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Windsor (C2-762), is clearly different (ΔE 6.2). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Windsor swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Electrify
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 6.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Electrify
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Lupine (SW 6810), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Lupine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Electrify
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Blue'd Up (PNT100-MD-57), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Blue'd Up swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Electrify
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 10.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Electrify
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Electrify — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 14.97). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T13-9 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →