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Behr Geranium Bud670B-4 · #D596FE · LRV 43

Geranium Bud reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 670B-4 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GERANIUM BUD
RGB 213, 150, 254LRV 43

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGeranium Bud
SKU670B-4
Hex#D596FE
RGB213, 150, 254
HSL276°, 98%, 79%
LRV43
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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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 deck

The 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.

P100-4 · LRV 43
690B-4 · LRV 42
M120-4 · LRV 47
680A-3 · LRV 49
P570-3 · LRV 43
680B-4 · LRV 38

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D596FE + #BFFE96
TRIADIC
#D596FE · #FED596 · #96FED5
ANALOGOUS
#A196FE · #D596FE · #FE96F3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.18:1fail
Sample text on black
9.62:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

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