ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lazy Afternoon (1378) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 17. 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 | 17.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8D6782 |
| RGB | 141, 103, 130 |
| HSL | 317°, 16%, 48% |
About Lazy Afternoon
Lazy Afternoon (1378) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 17, Lazy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Lazy Afternoon 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 Plum Perfect (1371); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lazy Afternoon changes with the light
Lazy Afternoon 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
Lazy Afternoon has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lazy Afternoon 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 Lazy Afternoon close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lazy Afternoon looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lazy Afternoon in real homes
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Lazy Afternoon 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 13.2
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lazy Afternoon questions
What undertone does Lazy Afternoon have?
Lazy Afternoon has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lazy Afternoon read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lazy Afternoon a light or dark color?
Lazy Afternoon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Lazy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Lazy Afternoon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 13.2); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 11.2); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 10.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lazy Afternoon?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lazy Afternoon's undertone.
Where does Lazy Afternoon work best?
Lazy Afternoon works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 17, Lazy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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