ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Purple (2073-10) is a very dark purple with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 4. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 4.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B3540 |
| RGB | 75, 53, 64 |
| HSL | 330°, 17%, 25% |
About Dark Purple
Dark Purple (2073-10) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 4, Dark Purple absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Purple's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Black Raspberry (2072-20), it's darker and warmer.
How Dark Purple changes with the light
Dark Purple is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Purple will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Purple will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Purple from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Purple looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Purple in real homes
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Dark 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 6.3
Also close: Sommelier (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Rumors (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Purple questions
What undertone does Dark Purple have?
Dark Purple has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Purple's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dark Purple a light or dark color?
Dark Purple has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Dark Purple absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Purple in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian SW 7580 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 10.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Purple?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dark Purple's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dark Purple work best?
Dark Purple works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Dark Purple absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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