ColorplanBenjamin Moore Southern Belle (819) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 9. For trim, try White Heaven (2068-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 9.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #41548C |
| RGB | 65, 84, 140 |
| HSL | 225°, 37%, 40% |
About Southern Belle
Southern Belle (819) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 9, Southern Belle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Southern Belle read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Twilight Blue (2067-30), it's warmer and more muted.
How Southern Belle changes with the light
Southern Belle is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Southern Belle will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Southern Belle will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Southern Belle from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Southern Belle looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Southern Belle in real homes
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Southern Belle 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 9.2
Also close: Salty Dog (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Southern Belle questions
What undertone does Southern Belle have?
Southern Belle has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Southern Belle read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Southern Belle a light or dark color?
Southern Belle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Southern Belle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Southern Belle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Southern Belle?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Southern Belle's undertone.
Where does Southern Belle work best?
Southern Belle works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Southern Belle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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