Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Subdued Hue |
| SKU | 120E-3 |
| Hex | #C5B3BE |
| RGB | 197, 179, 190 |
| HSL | 323°, 13%, 74% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Subdued Hue
Subdued Hue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Subdued Hue 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
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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Subdued Hue 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 #C5B3BE in HSL space. Pair Subdued Hue 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 Subdued Hue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Subdued Hue 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 120E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Subdued Hue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Subdued Hue. The nearest is Violetta (AF-615) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violetta swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Subdued Hue
At Valspar, the closest color to Subdued Hue is Pocketful of Posies (8003-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pocketful of Posies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Subdued Hue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is High Society (PPG1046-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Subdued Hue without repainting risk. See the full High Society swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Subdued Hue
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Wine (30RR 49/067), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Subdued Hue without repainting risk. See the full Soft Wine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Subdued Hue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Subdued Hue is Dusky Heather (345-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Heather swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Subdued Hue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velvet Dawn (1310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Subdued Hue without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Subdued Hue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Subdued Hue is Velvet Dawn (1310) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Subdued Hue
Rodda has no exact twin of Subdued Hue. The nearest is Hue is the Artist? (R115) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Subdued Hue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Subdued Hue is Velvet Dawn (1310) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Dawn swatch →