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Benjamin Moore French Violet

1427 · #696D86 · LRV ~15.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Great Grape (~98% proximity)

French Violet (1427) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.7 (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 PPG Great Grape (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to French Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

15.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

1427

HEX

#696D86

RGB

105, 109, 134

HSL

232°, 12%, 47%

Family

Blues

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French Violet FAQ

What undertone does French Violet have?

French Violet is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 French Violet?

French Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.7 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 French Violet in other brands?

PPG: Great Grape (PPG1169-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Great Grape (PPG1169-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Purple Daze (DE5929), ~93% proximity; Behr: Dangerously Elegant (S540-6), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~87% 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 French Violet?

The HEX code of French Violet (1427) is #696D86, RGB 105, 109, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.