ColorplanBenjamin Moore Snugglepuss (1405) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 32. 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 | 31.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9C94BB |
| RGB | 156, 148, 187 |
| HSL | 252°, 22%, 66% |
About Snugglepuss
Snugglepuss (1405) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 32, Snugglepuss 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 Snugglepuss 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 Violet Stone (2069-40), it's lighter and more colorful.
How Snugglepuss changes with the light
Snugglepuss 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
Snugglepuss has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Snugglepuss 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 Snugglepuss close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Snugglepuss looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Snugglepuss in real homes
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Snugglepuss 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 8.5
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 15.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.5
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 15.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.7
Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 15.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Snugglepuss questions
What undertone does Snugglepuss have?
Snugglepuss has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Snugglepuss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Snugglepuss a light or dark color?
Snugglepuss has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Snugglepuss 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 Snugglepuss in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (closest available, ΔE 12.5); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (closest available, ΔE 14.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Snugglepuss?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Snugglepuss's undertone.
Where does Snugglepuss work best?
Snugglepuss works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 32, Snugglepuss 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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