Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Geranium Bud |
| SKU | 670B-4 |
| Hex | #D596FE |
| RGB | 213, 150, 254 |
| HSL | 276°, 98%, 79% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Geranium Bud
Geranium Bud 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 violet 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.
Geranium Bud 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.
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Geranium Bud 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 #D596FE in HSL space. Pair Geranium Bud 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.