Mata Hari
PPU17-01 · #55475A · LRV 7 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Mata Hari7
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Mata Hari, Really?
Mata Hari reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr PPU17-01 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mata Hari
Mata Hari earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Mata Hari
At LRV 7, Mata Hari is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Mata Hari are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU17-01 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Grappa1393 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Fury4001-4C · Valspar | 2.2 | 6.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Purple BasilPPG1046-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Black Tulip30RB 07/107 · Glidden | 1.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Sliced Eggplant345-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Violet ShadowDEA192 · Dunn-Edwards | 4.3 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Mata Hari within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #55475A in HSL space. Pair Mata Hari with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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