ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite (1397) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 35. For trim, try Misty Lilac (2071-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 35.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AB97C8 |
| RGB | 171, 151, 200 |
| HSL | 264°, 31%, 69% |
About Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite (1397) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 35, Mighty Aphrodite 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 Mighty Aphrodite 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 Snugglepuss (1405), it's lighter and more colorful.
How Mighty Aphrodite changes with the light
Mighty Aphrodite 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
Mighty Aphrodite has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Mighty Aphrodite 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 Mighty Aphrodite close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mighty Aphrodite looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mighty Aphrodite in real homes
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Mighty Aphrodite 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 11.3
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 17.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.4
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 15.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 17.0
Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 17.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mighty Aphrodite questions
What undertone does Mighty Aphrodite have?
Mighty Aphrodite has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mighty Aphrodite read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mighty Aphrodite a light or dark color?
Mighty Aphrodite has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Mighty Aphrodite 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 Mighty Aphrodite in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 15.4); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (closest available, ΔE 17.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mighty Aphrodite?
Try Misty Lilac (2071-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mighty Aphrodite's undertone.
Where does Mighty Aphrodite work best?
Mighty Aphrodite works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 35, Mighty Aphrodite 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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