ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taro (1386) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 7. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 7.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5B435D |
| RGB | 91, 67, 93 |
| HSL | 295°, 16%, 31% |
About Taro
Taro (1386) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 7, Taro absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Taro 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 Purple Lotus (2072-30), it's darker.
How Taro changes with the light
Taro 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
Taro will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Taro 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 Taro from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Taro looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Taro in real homes
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Taro 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 9.5
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.7
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 14.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taro questions
What undertone does Taro have?
Taro has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Taro read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Taro a light or dark color?
Taro has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Taro absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Taro in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 12.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taro?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taro's undertone.
Where does Taro work best?
Taro works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Taro absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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