ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wizard (CC-966) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue (No.253). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 6.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #40466D |
| RGB | 64, 70, 109 |
| HSL | 232°, 26%, 34% |
About Wizard
Wizard (CC-966) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 7, Wizard absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Wizard 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 Basic Blue (CC-968), it's warmer and more muted.
How Wizard changes with the light
Wizard 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
Wizard will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wizard 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 Wizard from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Wizard looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wizard in real homes
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Wizard 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 9.9
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 12.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wizard questions
What undertone does Wizard have?
Wizard has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wizard read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wizard a light or dark color?
Wizard has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Wizard absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Wizard in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 9.9); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wizard?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wizard's undertone.
Where does Wizard work best?
Wizard works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Wizard absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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