Classic Waltz (Behr P570-6)
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Classic Waltz (Behr P570-6) is a very deep, cool purple from Behr: LRV 12.4, so it reflects about 12 percent of the light that hits it.
Colors that go with Classic Waltz
Four Behr colors picked for Classic Waltz by this site's color math: a trim white, a deeper purple, a quiet contrast from another family, a dark accent. Behr did not choose these pairings.
Closest match in every other brand
Each brand's closest color to Classic Waltz, ranked by CIEDE2000 (deltaE): under 1.0 is indistinguishable, 1.0 to 2.3 very close, 2.3 to 5 noticeably different, over 5 clearly different.
| Brand | Closest color | Code | LRV | deltaE | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | African Violet | SW 6982 | 11 | 2.8 | noticeably different |
| Benjamin Moore | Seduction | 1399 | 14.4 | 1.6 | very close |
| Valspar | Rollick | 4003-10C | 13 | 1.2 | very close |
| PPG Paints | Cleopatra's Gown | 1249-7 | 12 | 4.0 | noticeably different |
Lighter and darker in Behr
The Behr purple colors nearest to Classic Waltz (LRV 12.4 (estimated)) by LRV.
Lighter than Classic Waltz
Darker than Classic Waltz
Color data
| Brand | Behr |
|---|---|
| Color code | P570-6 |
| Hex | #71588D |
| RGB | 113, 88, 141 |
| HSL | 268°, 23%, 45% |
| LRV (light reflectance value) | 12.4 (estimated from the hex) |
| Lab L*, a*, b* | 41.9, 21.4, -25.6 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue |
| Temperature | cool |
| Color family | Purple |
Same paint, two kinds of light
Classic Waltz (Behr P570-6), published as #71588D
#5F508B
#83608E
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Common questions
- What is the LRV of Classic Waltz (Behr P570-6)?
- Classic Waltz has an LRV of 12.4 (estimated from its hex value). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white) and measures the share of light a surface reflects, so Classic Waltz is a very deep color.
- What is the closest match to Classic Waltz in another brand?
- Rollick (Valspar 4003-10C) from Valspar, at a deltaE of 1.2 (very close).
- Is Classic Waltz warm or cool?
- Behr lists Classic Waltz as cool, with a Cool Blue undertone. Its Lab b* value is -25.6; a higher b* is warmer and yellower, a lower one cooler and bluer.
Sources: hex as published by the manufacturer, via PaintDB (CC BY 4.0); LRV is not published by Behr for this color and is estimated here from the color's own hex value. Color differences are CIEDE2000 values computed by this site from the hex values (data snapshot 2026-10-01). Color names and codes belong to their manufacturers.