Behr Violet Aura M550-5

Color code:M550-5
Color name:Violet Aura
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Violet Aura?

Elevate your space with Behr Violet Aura (M550-5), a captivating hue that exudes sophistication and charm. This rich and alluring shade of purple lends a touch of luxury and tranquility to any room it graces. Consider incorporating Violet Aura (M550-5) into your bedroom for a serene and calming atmosphere, or infuse your living room with its regal and elegant presence. This versatile color can also be the perfect choice for a cozy reading nook or a stylish home office. Let Behr's Violet Aura (M550-5) inspire you to create a space that is both enchanting and inviting.

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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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
Color wheel
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

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

Darker 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

Violet Aura M550-5 vs Brave Purple SW 6823

Behr Violet Aura M550-5 vs Sherwin Williams Brave Purple SW 6823Open Violet Aura M550-5
LRV: 27.52%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 28.93%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Violet Aura M550-5 vs Montage MQ5-16

Behr Violet Aura M550-5 vs Behr Montage MQ5-16Open Violet Aura M550-5
LRV: 27.52%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 27.15%
Medium color
Temperature: cold