Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Vixen |
| SKU | PPU17-03 |
| Hex | #5B4051 |
| RGB | 91, 64, 81 |
| HSL | 322°, 17%, 30% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Vixen
At LRV 6, Vixen is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Vixen earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Vixen 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 #5B4051 in HSL space. Pair Vixen 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 Vixen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vixen 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 PPU17-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vixen
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vixen is Mature Grape (SW 6286) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mature Grape swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vixen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Vixen is Autumn Purple (2073-20) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vixen
The closest Valspar equivalent of Vixen is Plummy Rouge (8003-2G). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If Valspar is your counter, order Plummy Rouge and you'll get the same color. See the full Plummy Rouge swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vixen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vixen is Purple Basil (PPG1046-7) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Basil swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vixen
At Glidden, the closest color to Vixen is Love Potion (PPG1179-7) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Love Potion swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vixen
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vixen is Grown Up Grape (HGSW 2431) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grown Up Grape swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vixen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mulberry (DEA194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Vixen without repainting risk. See the full Mulberry swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vixen
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Vixen is Dreamy Heaven (1201) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreamy Heaven swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vixen
Rodda has no exact twin of Vixen. The nearest is After Party (R119) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full After Party swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Vixen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Vixen is Chocolate Cosmos (BD28) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Cosmos swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Vixen
Clare has no exact twin of Vixen. The nearest is Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Night Groove swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vixen
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vixen is Dreamy Heaven (1201) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dreamy Heaven swatch →