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Benjamin Moore Purple Heart

1406 · #897EAA · LRV 23.1

Compare with other brands: Behr Second Pour is a 95% match

Purple Heart (1406) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 23.1 (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 Behr Second Pour (95% match).

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LRV

23.1 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

1406

HEX

#897EAA

RGB

137, 126, 170

HSL

255°, 21%, 58%

Family

Purples

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Purple Heart FAQ

What is the LRV of Purple Heart?

Purple Heart has an 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.

What is the closest match to Purple Heart in other brands?

Behr: Second Pour (M560-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Smashed Grape (DE5963), 92%; Valspar: Purple Hills (1001-5B), 92%; PPG: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), 89%; Glidden: Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 66%. 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 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.