Potentially Purple
We've categorized Potentially Purple as a versatile and reflective Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 12 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#D1CBDF
LRV
61.51
Potentially Purple's Color Strip
Potentially Purple is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Inspired Lilac and Wisteria. The strip spans from Inspired Lilac at the lightest end to Izmir Purple at the deepest. Strip 181 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Potentially Purple in Real Rooms
Potentially Purple has a high LRV of 61.51 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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, front door and house.
10 Misc Photos
See how Potentially 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.
Walls display moody Potentially Purple throughout.
@pinepointpm
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Potentially Purple is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Front door makes statement in Potentially Purple.
@thiscolorfulhome
1 House Photo
Potentially 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.
House exterior finished in deep Potentially Purple.
@drhousepainter
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 62, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 62, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 28, Potentially Purple is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 62, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 62 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Inspired Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (69 vs 62) makes Joyful Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (62 vs 54) makes Potentially Purple the marginally brighter of the two.
Spangle reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Elation reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 64 vs 62), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 62 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 77 vs 62, Spare White is decisively the brighter choice.
Potentially Purple reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 31), opening up a space where Green Onyx encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 10, Potentially Purple is decisively the brighter choice.
Opaline reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 62) makes Pine Frost the marginally brighter of the two.
Potentially Purple reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 41), opening up a space where Clary Sage encloses it.
Potentially Purple reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 62 vs 40, Potentially Purple is decisively the brighter choice.
Potentially Purple reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 48), opening up a space where Wisteria encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 29, Potentially Purple is decisively the brighter choice.