Behr Violet Aura M550-5
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| Code: | M550-5 |
| Name: | Violet Aura |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Violet Aura?
Behr Violet Aura M550-5 is a muted blue-violet with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a softened, slightly smoky appearance. Its cool undertone reads more lavender in warm afternoon light, while north-facing or LED-lit rooms can pull forward the dusty blue side. This mid-tone shade has enough depth for a bedroom, reading nook, or powder room without making the walls feel overly dark. Pair Violet Aura with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents for a clean, grounded look. It also makes a thoughtful choice for an accent wall or painted built-ins when a standard navy or gray would feel too expected.
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What are Behr Violet Aura undertones?
Violet Aura is a midtone, muted mauve. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
138, 139, 174
Is Behr Violet Aura cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 238°, this Purple leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
M550-5 Violet Aura HSL code: 238, 18%, 61%
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.
How light temperature affects Violet Aura
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Violet Aura:
Monochromatic color scheme
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.
Lighter shades
M550-5
Violet Aura
Darker shades
M550-5
Violet Aura
Complementary color scheme
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 Violet Aura with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 58, such as Behr Aged Olive and Dusty Olive.
LRV of Violet Aura
Violet Aura has an LRV of 27.52% 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 27.52%, 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.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8a8bae |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 139, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 54.12%, 54.51%, 68.24% |
| HSV | Hue: 238° Saturation: 20.69% Value: 68.24% |
| HSL | hsl(238, 18, 61) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.69 Magenta: 20.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 31.76 |
| YIQ | Y: 142.691 I: -11.843 Q: 10.68 |
| XYZ | X: 27.351 Y: 26.924 Z: 43.789 |
| CIE Lab | L:58.904 a:7.242 b:-18.482 |
| CIE Luv | L:58.904 u:-2.579 v:-28.801 |
| Decimal | 9079726 |
| Hunter Lab | 51.888, 3.287, -13.713 |
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