ColorplanBenjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 26. For trim, try Misty Lilac (2071-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 25.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9A80B9 |
| RGB | 154, 128, 185 |
| HSL | 267°, 29%, 61% |
About Crocus Petal Purple
Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 26, Crocus Petal Purple absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Crocus Petal Purple 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. Next to Charmed Violet (1398), it's lighter.
How Crocus Petal Purple changes with the light
Crocus Petal Purple 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 Petal Purple has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Crocus Petal Purple 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 Petal Purple close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Crocus Petal Purple looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Crocus Petal Purple in real homes
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Crocus Petal Purple 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 14.8
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 16.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.4
Also close: Rangwali (ΔE 15.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 16.1
Also close: Cool December (ΔE 16.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Crocus Petal Purple questions
What undertone does Crocus Petal Purple have?
Crocus Petal Purple has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Crocus Petal Purple read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Crocus Petal Purple a light or dark color?
Crocus Petal Purple has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Crocus Petal Purple absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Crocus Petal Purple in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 14.8); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (closest available, ΔE 15.4); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 16.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Crocus Petal Purple?
Try Misty Lilac (2071-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Crocus Petal Purple's undertone.
Where does Crocus Petal Purple work best?
Crocus Petal Purple works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 26, Crocus Petal Purple absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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