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Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple

2071-40 · #9B81BA · LRV ~26.2

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

Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Lush Lilac (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Crocus Petal Purple in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.2 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2071-40

HEX

#9B81BA

RGB

155, 129, 186

HSL

267°, 29%, 62%

Family

Purples

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Crocus Petal Purple FAQ

What is the LRV of Crocus Petal Purple?

Crocus Petal Purple has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 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 Crocus Petal Purple in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Lush Lilac (DE5970), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Plum Burst (4002-10B), ~95% proximity; Behr: Romantic Moment (P570-5), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), ~89% proximity; PPG: Purple Statice (PPG1249-5), ~86% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (SW 6830), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (HGSW6830), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~51% 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 Crocus Petal Purple?

The HEX code of Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40) is #9B81BA, RGB 155, 129, 186. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.