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Benjamin Moore Mink Violet

1252 · #7F6868 · LRV 15.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Patchwork Plum is a 98% match

Mink Violet (1252) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 15.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Patchwork Plum (98% match).

Compare Mink Violet with other brands

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LRV

15.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1252

HEX

#7F6868

RGB

127, 104, 104

HSL

0°, 10%, 45%

Family

Reds

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Mink Violet FAQ

What undertone does Mink Violet have?

Mink Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mink Violet?

Mink Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Mink Violet in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Patchwork Plum (SW 0022), 98%; Behr: Raisin In The Sun (N120-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Amazing Amethyst (DE6013), 95%; Valspar: Cocoa Berry (8004-5F), 93%; PPG: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), 93%; Glidden: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bateau Brown (HGSW6033), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 80%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mink Violet?

The HEX code of Mink Violet (1252) is #7F6868, RGB 127, 104, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.