New Orleans (S570-6) is a dark purple from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 15 (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 Benjamin Moore Nightfall Sky (96% match).

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LRV

15 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

S570-6

HEX

#6F697E

RGB

111, 105, 126

HSL

257°, 9%, 45%

Family

Purples

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New Orleans FAQ

What undertone does New Orleans have?

New Orleans has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 New Orleans?

New Orleans has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15 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 New Orleans in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Nightfall Sky (CC-38), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite (DE5936), 94%; PPG: Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6), 93%; Glidden: Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (SW 6557), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (HGSW6557), 90%; Valspar: Purple Suede (V075-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 86%. 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 New Orleans?

The HEX code of New Orleans (S570-6) is #6F697E, RGB 111, 105, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.