Behr Ancestry Violet
S100-4 · #9E90A7 · LRV 30
Compare with other brands: PPG Smoky Grape is a 99% matchAncestry Violet (S100-4) is a mid-tone purple from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 30 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Smoky Grape (99% match).
Compare Ancestry Violet with other brands
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LRV
30 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
S100-4
HEX
#9E90A7
RGB
158, 144, 167
HSL
277°, 12%, 61%
Family
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Ancestry Violet FAQ
What undertone does Ancestry Violet have?
Ancestry Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. 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 Ancestry Violet?
Ancestry Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Ancestry Violet in other brands?
PPG: Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5), 99%; Glidden: Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (SW 9075), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), 97%; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Iris Bliss (1383), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Veiled Violet (DE5976), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 80%. 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 Ancestry Violet?
The HEX code of Ancestry Violet (S100-4) is #9E90A7, RGB 158, 144, 167. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.