ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wood Violet (1428) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265). 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 | 7.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #504C5B |
| RGB | 80, 76, 91 |
| HSL | 256°, 9%, 33% |
About Wood Violet
Wood Violet (1428) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 8, Wood Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Wood 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. It's very close to Super Nova (CC-990); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wood Violet changes with the light
Wood 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
Wood Violet will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wood 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 Wood Violet from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Wood Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wood Violet in real homes
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Wood 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Paean Black (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wood Violet questions
What undertone does Wood Violet have?
Wood Violet has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wood Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wood Violet a light or dark color?
Wood Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Wood 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 Wood Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wood Violet?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Wood Violet's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Wood Violet work best?
Wood Violet works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Wood Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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