Benjamin Moore Spring Purple 2070-40
| Official page: | Spring Purple 2070-40 |
| Code: | 2070-40 |
| Name: | Spring Purple |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Spring Purple?
Introduce a captivating touch of Spring Purple (Benjamin Moore 2070-40) to your space with its enchanting and vibrant hue. This color infuses a sense of energy and vitality into any room, making it an ideal choice for those looking to add a pop of color to their decor. Spring Purple pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like white and beige to create a harmonious contrast, while also complementing deeper shades such as navy blue and emerald green for a more dramatic effect. Elevate your interior design with Spring Purple as a statement wall color or in accent pieces for a fresh and modern aesthetic. Transform your space with the versatile and captivating Spring Purple from Benjamin Moore 2070-40.
Spring Purple for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Spring Purple for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 2070-40 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Benjamin Moore 2070-40 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Spring Purple reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Spring Purple undertones?
The undertones of Spring Purple can be accurately described as a Blue and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#8782A6
RGB code:
135, 130, 166
Is Benjamin Moore Spring Purple 2070-40 cool or warm?
With a hue of 248° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2070-40 Spring Purple HSL code: 248, 17%, 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.
- 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 Spring 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 Spring 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.
Darker shades
2070-40
Spring 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 Spring Purple with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 68, such as Benjamin Moore Winterwood and Army Green.
LRV of Spring Purple
Spring Purple has an LRV of 25.65% 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 25.65%, 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 | #8782A6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 135, 130, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 52.94%, 50.98%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 248° Saturation: 21.69% Value: 65.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 17, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 18.67 Magenta: 21.69 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 135.599 I: -8.589 Q: 12.261 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.855 Y: 23.869 Z: 39.364 | |
| CIE Lab | L:55.956 a:9.582 b:-18.413 | |
| CIE Luv | L:55.956 u:0.445 v:-28.76 | |
| Decimal | 8880806 | |
| Hunter Lab | 48.856, 5.313, -13.572 |
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