Benjamin Moore Rock Harbor Violet (1387) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014), Farrow & Ball Great White (No.2006) and Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-06). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 73.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3DDDD |
| RGB | 227, 221, 221 |
| HSL | 0°, 10%, 88% |
About Rock Harbor Violet
Rock Harbor Violet (1387) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 73, Rock Harbor Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Rock Harbor Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Antique Pearl (2113-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rock Harbor Violet changes with the light
Rock Harbor Violet 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
Rock Harbor Violet has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Rock Harbor Violet 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 Rock Harbor Violet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rock Harbor Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rock Harbor Violet in real homes
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Rock Harbor Violet 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Nebulous White (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Blackened (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rock Harbor Violet questions
What undertone does Rock Harbor Violet have?
Rock Harbor Violet is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Rock Harbor Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Rock Harbor Violet a light or dark color?
Rock Harbor Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Rock Harbor Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Rock Harbor Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Eider White SW 7014 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Great White No.2006 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Crushed Peony PPU17-06 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rock Harbor Violet?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rock Harbor Violet's undertone.
Where does Rock Harbor Violet work best?
Rock Harbor Violet works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Rock Harbor Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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