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Benjamin Moore Purple Heart
1406 · #897EAA · LRV ~23.1
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Second Pour (~95% proximity)Purple Heart (1406) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Second Pour (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Purple Heart in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
1406
HEX
#897EAA
RGB
137, 126, 170
HSL
255°, 21%, 58%
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Purple Heart FAQ
What is the LRV of Purple Heart?
Purple Heart has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.1 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Purple Heart in other brands?
Behr: Second Pour (M560-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Smashed Grape (DE5963), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Purple Hills (1001-5B), ~92% proximity; PPG: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~66% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Purple Heart?
The HEX code of Purple Heart (1406) is #897EAA, RGB 137, 126, 170. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.