ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cupid's Dart (1385) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 16. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 15.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7D6685 |
| RGB | 125, 102, 133 |
| HSL | 285°, 13%, 46% |
About Cupid's Dart
Cupid's Dart (1385) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 16, Cupid's Dart absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Cupid's Dart 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 Fire and Ice (1392), it's lighter and more muted.
How Cupid's Dart changes with the light
Cupid's Dart 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
Cupid's Dart has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Cupid's Dart 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 Cupid's Dart close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cupid's Dart looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Cupid's Dart in real homes
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Cupid's Dart 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 11.6
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 16.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cupid's Dart questions
What undertone does Cupid's Dart have?
Cupid's Dart has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Cupid's Dart read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Cupid's Dart a light or dark color?
Cupid's Dart has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Cupid's Dart absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cupid's Dart in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 11.6); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Blue No.220 (closest available, ΔE 13.4); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 10.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cupid's Dart?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cupid's Dart's undertone.
Where does Cupid's Dart work best?
Cupid's Dart works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 16, Cupid's Dart absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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