# Behr Aster

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aster](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aster)

Behr Aster PPU16-09 is a light, muted gray with a quiet lavender cast that becomes more noticeable beside crisp white trim. Its low saturation keeps the color restrained rather than overtly purple, giving walls a soft, powdery appearance. In cool daylight, Aster can read as a pale silvery violet-gray; warmer bulbs tend to bring out its gentle mauve side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and reading nooks, especially with warm white, charcoal, or deep plum accents. Pair it with pale oak, brushed nickel, linen upholstery, or matte black hardware for contrast without making the room feel stark.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Aster
- **Color code:** PPU16-09
- **HEX:** #beb7c0
- **RGB:** 190, 183, 192
- **LRV:** 49.19%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 287° Saturation: 4.69% Value: 75.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(287, 7, 74)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 1.04 Magenta: 4.69 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 186.119 I: 1.279 Q: 4.282
- **XYZ:** X: 47.681 Y: 48.62 Z: 56.728
- **CIE Lab:** L:75.214 a:4.123 b:-3.666
- **CIE Luv:** L:75.214 u:3.444 v:-6.205
- **Decimal:** 12498880
- **Hunter Lab:** 69.728, 0.036, 0.574

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore African Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-african-violet-2116-50)
- [Behr Future Vision](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-future-vision)
- [Valspar US Pocketful of Posies](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-pocketful-of-posies)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-mauve-2115-50)
- [Benjamin Moore After the Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-after-the-rain-1452)
- [Sherwin Williams Veiled Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/veiled-violet-sw-6268)
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-mist-sw-6548)
- [Behr Coveted Gem](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coveted-gem)
- [Behr Standing Ovation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-standing-ovation)
- [Valspar US Lavender Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-lavender-sand)
- [Valspar US Sun Painter](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sun-painter)
- [Benjamin Moore Piano Concerto](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-piano-concerto-1445)
- [Valspar US Titanium Man](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-titanium-man)
- [Behr Best In Show](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-best-in-show)
- [Behr Mulberry Stain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mulberry-stain)
- [Behr Audition](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-audition)
- [Benjamin Moore Violetta](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violetta-af-615)
- [Valspar US Lilac Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-lilac-blossom)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Mirror Ball](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mirror-ball)
- [Behr Spring Bouquet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spring-bouquet)
- [Behr Romantic Poetry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-romantic-poetry)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Audition](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-audition)
- [Behr Duchess Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-duchess-lilac)
- [Behr Passion Fruit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-passion-fruit)
- [Behr Fortune](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortune)
- [Behr Charm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charm)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Shy Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shy-green)
- [Behr Brook Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brook-green)
- [Behr Frothy Surf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frothy-surf)
- [Behr Juniper Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-juniper-breeze)
- [Behr Greener Pastures](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greener-pastures)
- [Behr Cliffside Park](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cliffside-park)
- [Behr Trailing Vine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-trailing-vine)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.