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Passion Fruit Punch

Behr · M170-4

The Analysis

Passion Fruit Punch is a warm, mid-toned coral that anchors a space without feeling overwhelming. With an LRV of 48.34, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which creates a cozy, enclosed feeling rather than making a room feel expansive or airy.

This is best used as a bold accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or a creative home office. It is too saturated to serve as a neutral backdrop for a whole-house color scheme.

LRV 48

History & Origin

This shade leans into a contemporary aesthetic, drawing inspiration from the vibrant palettes of the 1980s Postmodern movement. It lacks the muted, dusty tones typical of historic or period-specific paint palettes.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this color with crisp, bright whites for contrast or warm walnut wood tones to enhance its natural depth. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp, modern edge, while unlacquered brass emphasizes its vintage-inspired warmth.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a steady, upbeat energy that feels social and warm. It is far from sterile, offering a grounded, optimistic environment that feels active rather than restful.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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