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Queen's Wreath

CC-950 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 22 · dark

0 black100 white

Designer Classics Collection

Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath (CC-950) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 22. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).

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Walls:Queen's Wreath

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyPurple
LRV22.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#7C819D
RGB124, 129, 157
HSL231°, 14%, 55%

About Queen's Wreath

Queen's Wreath (CC-950) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 22, Queen's Wreath 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 Queen's Wreath 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 Luxe (AF-580), it's lighter and cooler.

How Queen's Wreath changes with the light

Queen's Wreath 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Queen's Wreath has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.

E

East-facing rooms

Queen's Wreath will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Bright south light shows Queen's Wreath close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.

W

West-facing rooms

Queen's Wreath looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Queen's Wreath in real homes

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Queen's Wreath 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

Storm Cloud SW 6249

Closest available · ΔE 9.5

Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 10.7)

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Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue No.220

Closest available · ΔE 9.0

Also close: Brassica (ΔE 9.5)

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Behr

Jean Jacket Blue S510-4

Closest available · ΔE 10.2

Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 11.2)

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Queen's Wreath questions

What undertone does Queen's Wreath have?

Queen's Wreath has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Queen's Wreath read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.

Is Queen's Wreath a light or dark color?

Queen's Wreath has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Queen's Wreath 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 Queen's Wreath in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Blue No.220 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Queen's Wreath?

Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Queen's Wreath's undertone.

Where does Queen's Wreath work best?

Queen's Wreath works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 22, Queen's Wreath 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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