Autumn Purple
Autumn Purple is a genuinely dark Purple from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 11 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5D3D54
LRV
7.39
Autumn Purple in Real Rooms
Autumn Purple has a low LRV of 7.39 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, house, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, misc and kitchen.
2 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Autumn Purple. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
Front door entrance painted in bold Autumn Purple.
@mrs.andrea.toney
Front door statement in deep Autumn Purple.
@recovering.teacher
1 House Photo
On the exterior, Autumn Purple holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
House exterior painted in striking Autumn Purple.
@ilenemitnick
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Autumn Purple earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinetry gleams in dramatic Autumn Purple.
@teakwoodbuilders
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Autumn Purple rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom accent wall creates drama in Autumn Purple.
@maplesap
5 Misc Photos
See how Autumn Purple is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Painted furniture piece finished in Autumn Purple.
@rejeneratedfinds
Furniture surfaces coated in sophisticated Autumn Purple.
@rejeneratedfinds
Wall surface painted in bold Autumn Purple.
@mhi.painting
Accent wall treatment in moody Autumn Purple.
@manda_panda212
Walls finished in rich Autumn Purple.
@jdossickdesigns
1 Kitchen Photo
Using Autumn Purple in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen walls embrace warm Autumn Purple.
@jdossickdesigns
