ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tropical Dusk (2117-40) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Brassica (No.271). 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 | 21.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #857D8F |
| RGB | 133, 125, 143 |
| HSL | 267°, 7%, 53% |
About Tropical Dusk
Tropical Dusk (2117-40) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 22, Tropical Dusk 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 Tropical Dusk 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 Purple Haze (CC-980), it's warmer.
How Tropical Dusk changes with the light
Tropical Dusk 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
Tropical Dusk has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Tropical Dusk 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 Tropical Dusk close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tropical Dusk looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Tropical Dusk in real homes
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Tropical Dusk 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 10.2
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.6
Also close: Cool December (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tropical Dusk questions
What undertone does Tropical Dusk have?
Tropical Dusk has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Tropical Dusk read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Tropical Dusk a light or dark color?
Tropical Dusk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Tropical Dusk 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 Tropical Dusk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 11.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tropical Dusk?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Tropical Dusk's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Tropical Dusk work best?
Tropical Dusk works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 22, Tropical Dusk 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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