ColorplanBenjamin Moore Exotic Purple (2071-10) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. 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 | 4.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #43334D |
| RGB | 67, 51, 77 |
| HSL | 277°, 20%, 25% |
About Exotic Purple
Exotic Purple (2071-10) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 4, Exotic Purple absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Exotic Purple read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Purplicious (CSP-465), it's darker and more muted.
How Exotic Purple changes with the light
Exotic 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
Exotic Purple will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Exotic 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 Exotic Purple from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Exotic Purple looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Exotic Purple in real homes
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Exotic 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 9.3
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.6
Also close: Jet Black (ΔE 14.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Exotic Purple questions
What undertone does Exotic Purple have?
Exotic Purple has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Exotic Purple read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Exotic Purple a light or dark color?
Exotic Purple has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Exotic 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 Exotic Purple in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 9.3); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 13.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Exotic Purple?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Exotic Purple's undertone.
Where does Exotic Purple work best?
Exotic Purple works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Exotic Purple absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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