ColorplanBenjamin Moore Victorian Purple (1370) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 34. 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 | 33.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BD90AE |
| RGB | 189, 144, 174 |
| HSL | 320°, 25%, 65% |
About Victorian Purple
Victorian Purple (1370) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 34, Victorian Purple 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 Victorian Purple 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 Caribbean Sunset (1377), it's more colorful.
How Victorian Purple changes with the light
Victorian Purple 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
Victorian Purple has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Victorian Purple 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 Victorian Purple close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Victorian Purple looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Victorian Purple in real homes
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Victorian Purple 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 12.5
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.7
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 19.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Victorian Purple questions
What undertone does Victorian Purple have?
Victorian Purple has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Victorian Purple read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Victorian Purple a light or dark color?
Victorian Purple has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Victorian Purple 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 Victorian Purple in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 12.5); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 18.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Victorian Purple?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Victorian Purple's undertone.
Where does Victorian Purple work best?
Victorian Purple works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 34, Victorian Purple 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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