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Dark Purple

We've categorized Dark Purple as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.

Hex

#4B3540

LRV

5.70

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Light Reflectance Value
5.70
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
GroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Dark Purple
Snowfall White
Dark Purple vs Snowfall White
Dark Purple
Snowfall White
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Snowfall White
OC-118 · LRV 90

Snowfall White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Dark Purple
Westminster Gold
Dark Purple vs Westminster Gold
Dark Purple
Westminster Gold
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Westminster Gold
200 · LRV 60

At LRV 60 vs 6, Westminster Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Mineral Ice
Dark Purple vs Mineral Ice
Dark Purple
Mineral Ice
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Mineral Ice
2132-70 · LRV 73

At LRV 73 vs 6, Mineral Ice is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Pigeon Gray
Dark Purple vs Pigeon Gray
Dark Purple
Pigeon Gray
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Pigeon Gray
2133-50 · LRV 42

Pigeon Gray reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Similar Colors

Caponata
Dark Purple
Caponata vs Dark Purple
Caponata
Dark Purple
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Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Black Raspberry
Dark Purple
Black Raspberry vs Dark Purple
Black Raspberry
Dark Purple
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Black Raspberry
2072-20 · LRV 7
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dark Basalt
Dark Purple
Dark Basalt vs Dark Purple
Dark Basalt
Dark Purple
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Dark Basalt
2072-10 · LRV 5
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Purple
Grappa
Dark Purple vs Grappa
Dark Purple
Grappa
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Grappa
1393 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Dark Purple
Pleasant Valley
Dark Purple vs Pleasant Valley
Dark Purple
Pleasant Valley
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Pleasant Valley
696 · LRV 50

Pleasant Valley reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Dark Purple
Tulle Skirt
Dark Purple vs Tulle Skirt
Dark Purple
Tulle Skirt
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Tulle Skirt
2135-70 · LRV 81

Tulle Skirt reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Dark Purple
Gray Cardigan
Dark Purple vs Gray Cardigan
Dark Purple
Gray Cardigan
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Gray Cardigan
1600 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 6, Gray Cardigan is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Stratton Blue
Dark Purple vs Stratton Blue
Dark Purple
Stratton Blue
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Stratton Blue
HC-142 · LRV 38

Stratton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Dark Purple
Jack Pine
Dark Purple vs Jack Pine
Dark Purple
Jack Pine
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Jack Pine
692 · LRV 16

Jack Pine reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Azores
Dark Purple
Azores vs Dark Purple
Azores
Dark Purple
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Azores
AF-495 · LRV 34
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

At LRV 34 vs 6, Azores is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Sage Tint
Dark Purple vs Sage Tint
Dark Purple
Sage Tint
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Sage Tint
458 · LRV 58

Sage Tint reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Dark Purple
Webster Green
Dark Purple vs Webster Green
Dark Purple
Webster Green
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Webster Green
HC-130 · LRV 20

At LRV 20 vs 6, Webster Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Purple
Sylvan Mist
Dark Purple vs Sylvan Mist
Dark Purple
Sylvan Mist
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Sylvan Mist
CSP-740 · LRV 54

Sylvan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Dark Purple
Kalamata
Dark Purple vs Kalamata
Dark Purple
Kalamata
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Kalamata
AF-630 · LRV 11

Kalamata reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Dark Purple
Velvet Cloak
Dark Purple vs Velvet Cloak
Dark Purple
Velvet Cloak
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
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Velvet Cloak
CSP-480 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#4B3540
RGB75, 53, 64
HSL330° 17% 25%
CMYK0 29 15 71
CIE LabL: 25.0 a: 11.9 b: -3.0
XYZX: 0.05 Y: 0.04 Z: 0.05