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Benjamin Moore French Violet

1427 · #696D86 · LRV 15.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Great Grape is a 98% match

French Violet (1427) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 15.7 (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 PPG Great Grape (98% match).

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LRV

15.7 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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