Behr Purple Prince
P550-7 · #515386 · LRV ~9.7
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue (~95% proximity)Purple Prince (P550-7) is a deep blue from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Purple Prince in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.7 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
P550-7
HEX
#515386
RGB
81, 83, 134
HSL
238°, 25%, 42%
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Purple Prince FAQ
What is the LRV of Purple Prince?
Purple Prince has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Purple Prince in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Bistro Blue (1421), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fully Purple (SW 6983), ~93% proximity; PPG: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Am I Blue? (DEFD51), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Demon Blue (V037-3), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~55% 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 Purple Prince?
The HEX code of Purple Prince (P550-7) is #515386, RGB 81, 83, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.