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Benjamin Moore Shadow

2117-30 · #524B59 · LRV ~7.5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (~94% proximity)

Shadow (2117-30) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Shadow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

2117-30

HEX

#524B59

RGB

82, 75, 89

HSL

270°, 9%, 32%

Family

Purples

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Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Shadow have?

Shadow 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 Shadow?

Shadow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Shadow in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), ~94% proximity; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Night Night (DE5937), ~94% proximity; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Purple Parlor (PPG13-17), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~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 Shadow?

The HEX code of Shadow (2117-30) is #524B59, RGB 82, 75, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.