# Behr Birthstone

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

Behr Birthstone MQ4-62 is a muted medium-deep purple with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than overly bright. Its violet base leans slightly cool, while the softened, dusky quality gives it enough warmth for comfortable living spaces. In daylight, Birthstone can look like a restrained plum; under warm lamps, it may take on a richer, more wine-toned appearance. It has enough depth for a dining room, bedroom wall, or painted built-in, especially when paired with creamy off-whites, soft charcoal, or natural oak. Brushed brass, black metal, and pale stone finishes provide clean contrast without competing with the color.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Birthstone
- **Color code:** MQ4-62
- **HEX:** #79547a
- **RGB:** 121, 84, 122
- **LRV:** 12.74%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 298° Saturation: 31.15% Value: 47.84%
- **HSL:** hsl(298, 18, 40)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.82 Magenta: 31.15 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.16
- **YIQ:** Y: 99.395 I: 9.837 Q: 19.652
- **XYZ:** X: 14.568 Y: 11.811 Z: 19.919
- **CIE Lab:** L:40.914 a:22.26 b:-15.408
- **CIE Luv:** L:40.914 u:18.009 v:-24.286
- **Decimal:** 7951482
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.367, 15.52, -10.308

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ultra-violet-1372)
- [Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838)
- [Benjamin Moore Fire and Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fire-and-ice-1392)
- [Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/passionate-purple-sw-6981)
- [Benjamin Moore Passion Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-plum-2073-30)
- [Valspar US Purple Davenport](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-purple-davenport)
- [Behr Dynamic Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dynamic-magenta)
- [Behr Showstopper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-showstopper)
- [Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/gutsy-grape-sw-6980)
- [Behr Peru](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peru)
- [Behr Sultana](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sultana)
- [Valspar US Cosmic Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cosmic-berry)
- [Behr Chakra](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chakra)
- [Behr Euphoric Magenta](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-euphoric-magenta)
- [Valspar US Sonic Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sonic-plum)
- [Behr Virtual Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-virtual-violet)
- [Behr Xoxo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-xoxo)
- [Valspar US Vivacious Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-vivacious-violet)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Passion Fruit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-passion-fruit)
- [Behr Uptown Girl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-uptown-girl)
- [Behr Aged To Perfection](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-to-perfection)
- [Behr Showstopper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-showstopper)
- [Behr Chakra](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chakra)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Sultana](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sultana)

## Complementary colors
- [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 Mountain Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mountain-falls)
- [Behr Congo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-congo)
- [Behr Equestrian Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-equestrian-green)

## 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.