| Code: | MQ4-29 |
| Name: | Brocade |
| Brand: | Behr |
Transform your space into a sanctuary with Behr Brocade (MQ4-29), a luxurious shade that exudes warmth and sophistication. This rich and velvety hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like crisp white or dove grey to create a timeless and elegant aesthetic. For a more eclectic look, consider combining Brocade with deep jewel tones such as sapphire blue or emerald green to add a touch of drama to your room. Whether used as a statement wall or as an accent color in your decor, Brocade (MQ4-29) is sure to bring a sense of opulence and refinement to any interior space.
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.























Brocade has a clear blue and purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#8C87C5
RGB code:
140, 135, 197
With a hue of 245°, this Purple reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
MQ4-29 Brocade HSL code: 245, 35%, 65%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
MQ4-29
Brocade
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Brocade with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 65, such as Behr Dusty Olive and Mossy Bank.
Brocade has an LRV of 27.89% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 27.89%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8c87c5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 135, 197 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.90%, 52.94%, 77.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 245° Saturation: 31.47% Value: 77.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 35, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 28.93 Magenta: 31.47 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 22.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 143.563 I: -16.944 Q: 20.352 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.554 Y: 26.934 Z: 56.45 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.913 a:15.836 b:-31.508 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.913 u:-1.352 v:-50.762 | |
| Decimal | 9209797 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.898, 10.828, -28.162 |