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Benjamin Moore Crocus

1404 · #B2AAC8 · LRV 42.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Orchid House is a 96% match

Crocus (1404) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 42.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Orchid House (96% match).

Compare Crocus with other brands

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LRV

42.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1404

HEX

#B2AAC8

RGB

178, 170, 200

HSL

256°, 21%, 73%

Family

Purples

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Crocus FAQ

What undertone does Crocus have?

Crocus has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Crocus?

Crocus has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Crocus in other brands?

Valspar: Orchid House (1001-6A), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Forever Lilac (SW 9067), 94%; Behr: Wisteria Blue (M550-4), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wisteria (HGSW6822), 92%; PPG: Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Playful Purple (DE5947), 89%; Glidden: Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake (No. 307), 74%. 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 Crocus?

The HEX code of Crocus (1404) is #B2AAC8, RGB 178, 170, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.