Izmir Purple
We've categorized Izmir 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 our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#4D426E
LRV
6.56
Izmir Purple's Color Strip
Izmir Purple is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 181 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Izmir Purple in Real Rooms
Izmir Purple has a low LRV of 6.56 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, home office, house and bathroom.
1 Misc Photo
See how Izmir 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.
Wall color Izmir Purple creates drama in this intimate space.
@quendi13
1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Izmir Purple on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Home office walls painted in Izmir Purple inspire creativity daily.
@tbradleymurals
1 House Photo
Izmir Purple is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Playhouse exterior in Izmir Purple delights children and visitors alike.
@rainbow__lane
3 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Izmir Purple with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom vanity wall in Izmir Purple makes a bold statement.
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Painted walls in Izmir Purple transform this bathroom completely.
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Accent wall in Izmir Purple adds unexpected depth to this bath.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 7, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 7, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Acier reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 7), opening up a space where Izmir Purple encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 7, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
African Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 77 vs 7, Spare White is decisively the brighter choice.
Green Onyx reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 7), opening up a space where Izmir Purple encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 7) makes Rookwood Dark Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Opaline reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Izmir Purple encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 7, Pine Frost is decisively the brighter choice.
Clary Sage reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 7), opening up a space where Izmir Purple encloses it.
Artichoke reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 7), opening up a space where Izmir Purple encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Forget-Me-Not reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
African Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.