Behr Violet Aura
M550-5 · #8A8BAE · LRV ~26.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Fresh Lavender (~96% proximity)Violet Aura (M550-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Fresh Lavender (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Violet Aura in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
M550-5
HEX
#8A8BAE
RGB
138, 139, 174
HSL
238°, 18%, 61%
Family
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Violet Aura FAQ
What undertone does Violet Aura have?
Violet Aura is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Violet Aura in other brands?
Glidden: Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5), ~96% proximity; PPG: Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Violet Stone (2069-40), ~96% proximity; Valspar: House of Owen (8003-47D), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanting Sky (DE5900), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.