Ancestry Violet vs Coastal Storm paint color comparison

Ancestry Violet vs Coastal Storm

Ancestry VioletBehrvsCoastal StormBehrΔE 19.1 — Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Ancestry Violet reads as grey-purple, while Coastal Storm reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 21, Ancestry Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ancestry Violet's purple character against Coastal Storm's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ancestry Violet
Behr · S100-4
LRV31.0
BrandBehr
NumberS100-4
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Coastal Storm
Behr · MQ6-20
LRV21.2
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-20
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Ancestry Violet vs Coastal Storm Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancestry Violet on one side and Coastal Storm on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.