Behr Violet Aura M550-5
Let’s dive into a full Violet Aura paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful M550-5. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Color code: | M550-5 |
| Color name: | Violet Aura |
| Brand: | Behr |
What are Behr Violet Aura undertones?
Blue is Behr Violet Aura 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#8A8BAE
RGB code:
138, 139, 174
Is Behr Violet Aura M550-5 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 238° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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 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 Violet Aura:
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
Behr M550-5 Violet Aura
Darker shades
Behr M550-5 Violet Aura
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
Violet Aura M550-5 vs Brave Purple SW 6823
LRV: 27.52%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 28.93%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
Violet Aura M550-5 vs Montage MQ5-16
LRV: 27.52%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 27.15%
Medium color
Temperature: cold