# Benjamin Moore French Violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-violet-1427](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-violet-1427)

Benjamin Moore French Violet 1427 is a muted, medium-depth blue-gray with a restrained violet cast. Its softened color value keeps it from reading overly purple, giving walls a quiet, slightly cool presence rather than a dramatic jewel-tone look. In bright natural light, French Violet can appear more blue and airy; under warmer evening lamps, its gray-violet side becomes more noticeable. It suits bedrooms, studies, and powder rooms, especially alongside warm white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents. Use it on full walls for a calm backdrop, or on cabinetry and built-ins when a low-key color contrast is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** French Violet
- **Color code:** 1427
- **HEX:** #696D86
- **RGB:** 105, 109, 134
- **LRV:** 17.60%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 232° Saturation: 21.64% Value: 52.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(232, 12, 47)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 21.64 Magenta: 18.66 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 110.654 I: -10.417 Q: 6.934
- **XYZ:** X: 15.596 Y: 15.661 Z: 24.749
- **CIE Lab:** L:46.527 a:4.22 b:-14.252
- **CIE Luv:** L:46.527 u:-3.478 v:-20.759
- **Decimal:** 6909318
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.575, 1.09, -9.377

## Equivalent and related colors
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- [Benjamin Moore Amethyst Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amethyst-shadow-1441)
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- [Behr Encore](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-encore)
- [Behr Fantasia](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fantasia)
- [Behr Blue Blood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-blood)
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- [Behr Strong Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-strong-iris)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Nova](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nova-825)
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- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Behr Award Night](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-award-night)
- [Behr Mysterious Night](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mysterious-night)
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## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Amethyst Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amethyst-shadow-1441)
- [Benjamin Moore Irises](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-irises-1440)
- [Benjamin Moore Faded Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-faded-violet-csp-455)
- [Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-queens-wreath-1426)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-sky-833)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Benjamin Moore Briarwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/1427

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.