ColorplanBenjamin Moore Super Nova (CC-990) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) and Farrow & Ball Pelt (No.254). 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 | Purple |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #514C5A |
| RGB | 81, 76, 90 |
| HSL | 261°, 8%, 33% |
About Super Nova
Super Nova (CC-990) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 8, Super Nova absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Super Nova 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. It's very close to Wood Violet (1428); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Super Nova changes with the light
Super Nova 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
Super Nova will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Super Nova 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 Super Nova from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Super Nova looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Super Nova in real homes
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Super Nova 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Super Nova questions
What undertone does Super Nova have?
Super Nova has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Super Nova read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Super Nova a light or dark color?
Super Nova has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Super Nova absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Super Nova in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Super Nova?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Super Nova's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Super Nova work best?
Super Nova works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Super Nova absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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