Benjamin Moore Purple Heart 1406
| Official page: | Purple Heart 1406 |
| Code: | 1406 |
| Name: | Purple Heart |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Purple Heart?
The deep, rich hue Benjamin Moore 1406 "Purple Heart" infuses a sense of sophistication and elegance into any space. This luxurious color creates a bold statement and pairs beautifully with soft, neutral tones such as cream, beige, and gray. To add a pop of contrast, consider combining Benjamin Moore 1406 with accents in gold, brass, or deep navy. The versatility of "Purple Heart" allows it to seamlessly blend with both modern and traditional design styles, making it a timeless choice for any interior palette. Implementing this striking color can transform a room into a luxurious and inviting retreat.
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What are Benjamin Moore Purple Heart undertones?
Purple Heart has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#897EAA
RGB code:
137, 126, 170
Is Benjamin Moore Purple Heart 1406 cool or warm?
With a hue of 255°, this dark purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
1406 Purple Heart HSL code: 255, 21%, 58%
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.
How light temperature affects Purple Heart
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Purple Heart:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Purple Heart with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 75, such as Benjamin Moore Horizon Gray and Louisburg Green.
LRV of Purple Heart
Purple Heart has an LRV of 24.91% 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 24.91%, 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 | #897EAA | |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 126, 170 | |
| RGB Percent | 53.73%, 49.41%, 66.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 255° Saturation: 25.88% Value: 66.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(255, 21, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 19.41 Magenta: 25.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 33.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 134.305 I: -7.584 Q: 16.02 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.031 Y: 23.142 Z: 41.167 | |
| CIE Lab | L:55.218 a:13.515 b:-21.83 | |
| CIE Luv | L:55.218 u:2.986 v:-34.554 | |
| Decimal | 9010858 | |
| Hunter Lab | 48.106, 8.692, -17.064 |
