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Benjamin Moore Wood Violet

1428 · #504C5B · LRV ~7.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Night Night (~96% proximity)

Wood Violet (1428) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Night Night (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Wood Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1428

HEX

#504C5B

RGB

80, 76, 91

HSL

256°, 9%, 33%

Family

Purples

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Wood Violet FAQ

What undertone does Wood Violet have?

Wood Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple, 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 Wood Violet?

Wood Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Wood Violet in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Night Night (DE5937), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~94% proximity; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~94% proximity; Behr: Lap Of Luxury (S560-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~86% 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 Wood Violet?

The HEX code of Wood Violet (1428) is #504C5B, RGB 80, 76, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.