# Behr Purple Prince

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

Behr Purple Prince P550-7 is a deep blue-violet with a clearly cool cast and a softened, slightly smoky finish. Its mid-to-dark value gives walls noticeable presence without reading as near-black. In bright daylight, the blue side is likely to come forward, while evening light can make the violet character feel more pronounced. Use Purple Prince on a study wall, bedroom accent wall, or painted built-ins alongside crisp white trim, pale gray, and light oak. Brushed nickel, charcoal upholstery, and muted lavender textiles can reinforce its cool, layered look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Purple Prince
- **Color code:** P550-7
- **HEX:** #515386
- **RGB:** 81, 83, 134
- **LRV:** 10.02%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 238° Saturation: 39.55% Value: 52.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(238, 25, 42)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 39.55 Magenta: 38.06 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 88.216 I: -17.58 Q: 15.448
- **XYZ:** X: 10.788 Y: 9.657 Z: 23.843
- **CIE Lab:** L:37.219 a:12.696 b:-28.793
- **CIE Luv:** L:37.219 u:-3.813 v:-41.493
- **Decimal:** 5329798
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.075, 7.587, -23.74

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bistro-blue-1421)
- [Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-scandinavian-blue-2068-30)
- [Behr Aurora Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aurora-splendor)
- [Sherwin Williams Fully Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/fully-purple-sw-6983)
- [Behr Mozart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mozart)
- [Valspar US Karmic Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-karmic-grape)
- [Behr Canyon Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-canyon-iris)
- [Valspar US Blue Ember](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blue-ember)
- [Behr Boudoir Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-boudoir-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mauve-bauhaus-1407)
- [Valspar US Purple Frenzy](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-purple-frenzy)
- [Valspar US Demon Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-demon-blue)
- [Behr King'S Court](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-kings-court)
- [Behr Dramatist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dramatist)
- [Benjamin Moore Southern Belle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-southern-belle-819)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning Glory](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-glory-sw-6971)
- [Behr Tanzanite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanzanite)
- [Behr Wizard'S Potion](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wizards-potion)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Aurora Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aurora-splendor)
- [Behr Wizard'S Potion](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wizards-potion)

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

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Aged Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-olive)
- [Behr Dusty Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dusty-olive)
- [Behr Mossy Bank](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mossy-bank)
- [Behr Jungle Camouflage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jungle-camouflage)
- [Behr Eon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eon)
- [Behr White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white)
- [Behr Milkweed Pod](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-milkweed-pod)

## 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.