Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple 2071-40
| Official page: | Crocus Petal Purple 2071-40 |
| Code: | 2071-40 |
| Name: | Crocus Petal Purple |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple?
Benjamin Moore 2071-40 Crocus Petal Purple is a soft and delicate hue that brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any space. This versatile color can be paired beautifully with muted greens such as sage or olive, creating a harmonious and earthy palette. For a more vibrant look, consider combining Crocus Petal Purple with pops of golden yellow or dusty rose for a stunning contrast. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, this shade adds a touch of elegance to interiors.
Crocus Petal Purple for bedroom
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Crocus Petal Purple for living room
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What are Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple undertones?
The undertone of Crocus Petal Purple can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#9A80B9
RGB code:
154, 128, 185
Is Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple 2071-40 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 267° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2071-40 Crocus Petal Purple HSL code: 267, 29%, 61%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Crocus Petal Purple
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2071-40
Crocus Petal Purple
Darker shades
2071-40
Crocus Petal Purple
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Crocus Petal Purple with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 87, such as Benjamin Moore Night Mist and White Violet.
LRV of Crocus Petal Purple
Crocus Petal Purple has an LRV of 27.95% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 27.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9A80B9 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 154, 128, 185 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.39%, 50.20%, 72.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 267° Saturation: 30.81% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(267, 29, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.76 Magenta: 30.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 142.272 I: -2.823 Q: 23.238 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.8 Y: 25.811 Z: 49.298 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.857 a:21.324 b:-26.234 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.857 u:9.918 v:-42.936 | |
| Decimal | 10125497 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.805, 15.793, -21.968 | |
Benjamin Moore 2071-40 Crocus Petal Purple
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