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Behr Violet Aura

M550-5 · #8A8BAE · LRV 26.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden Fresh Lavender is a 96% match

Violet Aura (M550-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 26.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Fresh Lavender (96% match).

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LRV

26.9 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

M550-5

HEX

#8A8BAE

RGB

138, 139, 174

HSL

238°, 18%, 61%

Family

Blues

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Violet Aura FAQ

What undertone does Violet Aura have?

Violet Aura is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Violet Aura?

Violet Aura has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Violet Aura in other brands?

Glidden: Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5), 96%; PPG: Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Violet Stone (2069-40), 96%; Valspar: House of Owen (8003-47D), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanting Sky (DE5900), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 78%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Violet Aura?

The HEX code of Violet Aura (M550-5) is #8A8BAE, RGB 138, 139, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.