Purple violet
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Purple violet (RAL 4007) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 5 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#47243C
LRV
6.24
Purple violet in Real Rooms
Purple violet has a low LRV of 6.24 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Purple violet on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets
@gurteenkitchens
RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets
@wesprayupvc
1 Misc Photo
In laundry rooms, Purple violet adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 entrance door
@mefabgirl
2 Kitchen Photos
Purple violet is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash
@theliverpoolglassco
RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash
@splashbacksofdistinction
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Pine green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Pearl green the marginally brighter of the two.
Signal green reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 6), opening up a space where Purple violet encloses it.