Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Violet Aura |
| SKU | M550-5 |
| Hex | #8191DC |
| RGB | 129, 145, 220 |
| HSL | 229°, 57%, 68% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Violet Aura
Violet Aura sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Violet Aura is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 blue from that brand.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Violet Aura 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 #8191DC in HSL space. Pair Violet Aura 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 Violet Aura Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Aura 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 M550-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Aura
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Violet Aura is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Violet Aura
At Glidden, the closest color to Violet Aura is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Aura
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Violet Aura. The nearest is Twilight Twinkle (DE5907) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 24 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Twinkle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Violet Aura
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Violet Aura. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Aura
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Violet Aura. The nearest is Mood Mode (1269) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Aura
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Violet Aura is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Aura
At Kompozit, the closest color to Violet Aura is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →