Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Hibiscus |
| SKU | M130-6 |
| Hex | #91478D |
| RGB | 145, 71, 141 |
| HSL | 303°, 34%, 42% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Tropical Hibiscus
With an LRV of 12, Tropical Hibiscus is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Tropical Hibiscus 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
5 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Hibiscus 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 #91478D in HSL space. Pair Tropical Hibiscus 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 Tropical Hibiscus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Hibiscus 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 M130-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tropical Hibiscus. The nearest is Verve Violet (SW 6979) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verve Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Hibiscus
Valspar's nearest match is Mad about Magenta (V002-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.6 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Hibiscus without repainting risk. See the full Mad about Magenta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Hibiscus
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Hibiscus. The nearest is Grape Juice (PPG1251-7) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Juice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Hibiscus
Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Hibiscus. The nearest is Grape Juice (PPG1251-7) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Juice swatch →