ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ultra Violet (1372) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 11. 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 | 10.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #755172 |
| RGB | 117, 81, 114 |
| HSL | 305°, 18%, 39% |
About Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet (1372) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 11, Ultra Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Ultra Violet 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 Passion Plum (2073-30), it's lighter and cooler.
How Ultra Violet changes with the light
Ultra Violet 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
Ultra Violet will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Ultra Violet 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 Ultra Violet from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Ultra Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Ultra Violet in real homes
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Ultra Violet 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 12.3
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.1
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 12.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ultra Violet questions
What undertone does Ultra Violet have?
Ultra Violet has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Ultra Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Ultra Violet a light or dark color?
Ultra Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Ultra Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ultra Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 12.3); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 12.1); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 12.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ultra Violet?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ultra Violet's undertone.
Where does Ultra Violet work best?
Ultra Violet works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Ultra Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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