ColorplanBenjamin Moore Heather Field (CC-970) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 39. 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 | 39.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6A6BD |
| RGB | 166, 166, 189 |
| HSL | 240°, 15%, 70% |
About Heather Field
Heather Field (CC-970) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 39, Heather Field 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 Heather Field 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 Central Mauve (1412); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Heather Field changes with the light
Heather Field 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
Heather Field has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Heather Field 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 Heather Field close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Heather Field looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Heather Field in real homes
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Heather Field 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 5.1
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Cool December (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Heather Field questions
What undertone does Heather Field have?
Heather Field has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Heather Field read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Heather Field a light or dark color?
Heather Field has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Heather Field 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 Heather Field in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 10.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Heather Field?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Heather Field's undertone.
Where does Heather Field work best?
Heather Field works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 39, Heather Field 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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