ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Azalea (2077-40) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 33. For trim, try Nursery Pink (2076-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 32.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DB7BB4 |
| RGB | 219, 123, 180 |
| HSL | 324°, 57%, 67% |
About Spring Azalea
Spring Azalea (2077-40) is a deep, bold purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 33, Spring Azalea 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 Spring Azalea 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 Raspberry Mousse (2076-40), it's more colorful.
How Spring Azalea changes with the light
Spring Azalea has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Spring Azalea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spring Azalea 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 Spring Azalea close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Spring Azalea will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Spring Azalea in real homes
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Spring Azalea 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 18.5
Also close: Samovar Silver (ΔE 18.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 16.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 17.3
Also close: Dark Pewter (ΔE 19.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Azalea questions
What undertone does Spring Azalea have?
Spring Azalea has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Spring Azalea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Spring Azalea a light or dark color?
Spring Azalea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Spring Azalea 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 Spring Azalea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Stardew SW 9138 (closest available, ΔE 18.5); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Behr: Atmospheric PPU12-15 (closest available, ΔE 17.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Azalea?
Try Nursery Pink (2076-70) on trim and Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spring Azalea's undertone.
Where does Spring Azalea work best?
Spring Azalea works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 33, Spring Azalea 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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