Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Peruvian Violet |
| SKU | 660F-6 |
| Hex | #6A6C9D |
| RGB | 106, 108, 157 |
| HSL | 238°, 21%, 52% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Peruvian Violet
With an LRV of 16, Peruvian Violet 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.
Peruvian Violet 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 by brand
11 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Peruvian Violet 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 #6A6C9D in HSL space. Pair Peruvian Violet 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 Peruvian Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peruvian Violet 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 660F-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forget-Me-Not swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
Valspar has no exact twin of Peruvian Violet. The nearest is Blue Batik (V074-5) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Batik swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Wisteria swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At Glidden, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Wisteria swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Peruvian Violet. The nearest is Indi-Blue (141-6DB) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indi-Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Violet Obsession (HGSW 1412) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Obsession swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sentimental (DEFD02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Peruvian Violet without repainting risk. See the full Sentimental swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Peruvian Violet. The nearest is Purple Spire (1249) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Spire swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Purple Spire (1249) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Spire swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Peruvian Violet. The nearest is Mystery (C2-776) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystery swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Peruvian Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Peruvian Violet is Purple Spire (1249) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Spire swatch →