1427

Benjamin Moore French Violet

Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 paint color review

What does the color French Violet 1427 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full French Violet paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used this shade on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427.

Color code:

1427

Color name:

French Violet

Brand:

Benjamin Moore

LRV of Benjamin Moore French Violet

Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 has an LRV of 17.6% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

What are Benjamin Moore French Violet undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore French Violet undertone color.

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#696D86

RGB code:

105, 109, 134

Is Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

Benjamin Moore 1427 French Violet is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1427 French Violet HSL code: 232, 12%, 47%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore French Violet:

1427 French Violet
monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Benjamin Moore 1427 French Violet

1427 French Violet
complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Benjamin Moore French Violet vs Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue

Can't decide between Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 and Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue 1623 for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 vs Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue 1623Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427
LRV: 17.6%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 18.06%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Benjamin Moore French Violet vs Benjamin Moore Hamilton Blue

Choosing between Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 and Benjamin Moore Hamilton Blue HC-191 for your space? Discover the key differences and which shade could be the perfect fit for you.

Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 vs Benjamin Moore Hamilton Blue HC-191Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427
LRV: 17.6%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 18.25%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
Copy color code
Copy paint color code