ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crocus (1404) is a mid-tone purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 42.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B2AAC8 |
| RGB | 178, 170, 200 |
| HSL | 256°, 21%, 73% |
About Crocus
Crocus (1404) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 42, Crocus has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Crocus read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Enchanted (2070-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Crocus changes with the light
Crocus has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Crocus has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Crocus will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Crocus close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Crocus looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Crocus in real homes
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Crocus equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.2
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 12.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.3
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 13.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crocus questions
What undertone does Crocus have?
Crocus has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Crocus read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Crocus a light or dark color?
Crocus has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Crocus has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Crocus in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (closest available, ΔE 12.2); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 13.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crocus?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Crocus's undertone.
Where does Crocus work best?
Crocus works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 42, Crocus has visible color without darkening a room much.
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