Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Svelte |
| SKU | M100-3 |
| Hex | #B7A5E3 |
| RGB | 183, 165, 227 |
| HSL | 257°, 53%, 77% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Svelte
Svelte 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.
Svelte 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
6 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.
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Svelte 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 #B7A5E3 in HSL space. Pair Svelte 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 Svelte Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Svelte 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 M100-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Svelte
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Puturple (PPG1248-5) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puturple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Svelte
Glidden has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Night Magic Violet (03RB 42/220) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Night Magic Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Svelte
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Purple Premiere (DE5969) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Premiere swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Svelte
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Svelte
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Svelte
Kompozit has no exact twin of Svelte. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →