Galaxy
Galaxy 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#413D44
LRV
6.33
Galaxy in Real Rooms
Galaxy has a low LRV of 6.33 — 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 and house.
1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Galaxy. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
A deep Galaxy front door creates dramatic curb appeal against light brick.
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Galaxy 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.
The home's exterior siding glows with sophisticated Galaxy depth and richness.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 6, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 50 vs 6, Thundercloud Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Distant Gray reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 6), opening up a space where Galaxy encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 63 vs 6, Night Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
White Violet reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 6), opening up a space where Galaxy encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 6, Winter Snow is decisively the brighter choice.
Adirondack Green reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 6), opening up a space where Galaxy encloses it.
Healing Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 6), opening up a space where Galaxy encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 6, Garden Path is decisively the brighter choice.
Kennebunkport Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 6), opening up a space where Galaxy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Arctic Seal the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (15 vs 6) makes Nightfall Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (15 vs 6) makes Pinot Grigio Grape the marginally brighter of the two.