ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wild Mulberry (CSP-475) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271). 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 | 12.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6B5E6B |
| RGB | 107, 94, 107 |
| HSL | 300°, 6%, 39% |
About Wild Mulberry
Wild Mulberry (CSP-475) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 12, Wild Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Wild Mulberry 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 Cabernet (2116-30), it's cooler.
How Wild Mulberry changes with the light
Wild Mulberry 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
Wild Mulberry will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wild Mulberry 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 Wild Mulberry from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Wild Mulberry looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wild Mulberry in real homes
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Wild Mulberry 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
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: London Clay (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wild Mulberry questions
What undertone does Wild Mulberry have?
Wild Mulberry has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wild Mulberry read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wild Mulberry a light or dark color?
Wild Mulberry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Wild Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Wild Mulberry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wild Mulberry?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Wild Mulberry's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Wild Mulberry work best?
Wild Mulberry works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Wild Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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