Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fabulous Grape |
| SKU | 650D-5 |
| Hex | #8481D3 |
| RGB | 132, 129, 211 |
| HSL | 242°, 48%, 67% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Fabulous Grape
Fabulous Grape 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.
Fabulous Grape 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
3 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fabulous Grape 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 #8481D3 in HSL space. Pair Fabulous Grape 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 Fabulous Grape Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fabulous Grape 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 650D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fabulous Grape
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Fabulous Grape. The nearest is California Lilac (2068-40) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full California Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fabulous Grape
Valspar has no exact twin of Fabulous Grape. The nearest is Plush (8001-47E) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plush swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fabulous Grape
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Fabulous Grape. The nearest is Twilight Twinkle (DE5907) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Twinkle swatch →