Behr Perpetual Purple MQ5-42

Color code:MQ5-42
Color name:Perpetual Purple
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Perpetual Purple?

Elevate your space with Behr's MQ5-42 Perpetual Purple, a captivating hue that exudes both sophistication and tranquility. This rich and luxurious color, with its deep purple tones, pairs harmoniously with soft neutrals like MQ4-34 Frost White and bold shades like MQ6-18 Daring Red for a striking contrast. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout the room, Perpetual Purple adds a touch of elegance and drama. Complement this color with metallic accents in gold or silver for a touch of glamour, or with natural textures like wood and rattan for a more organic feel. Embrace the allure of Perpetual Purple to create a space that is both stylish and inviting.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

What are Behr Perpetual Purple undertones?

Purple is Behr Perpetual Purple undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#584D75

RGB code:

88, 77, 117

Is Behr Perpetual Purple MQ5-42 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 256° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-42 Perpetual Purple HSL code: 256, 21%, 38%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Purple shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Purple undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Perpetual Purple:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42 vs Purple Sky MQ4-28

Behr Perpetual Purple MQ5-42 vs Behr Purple Sky MQ4-28Open Perpetual Purple MQ5-42
LRV: 9.28%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 11.12%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42 vs Dramatist MQ5-43

Behr Perpetual Purple MQ5-42 vs Behr Dramatist MQ5-43Open Perpetual Purple MQ5-42
LRV: 9.28%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 7.83%
Dark color
Temperature: cold