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Benjamin Moore Purple Haze

CC-980 · #838093 · LRV 22.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal is a 96% match

Purple Haze (CC-980) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 22.4 (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 Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal (96% match).

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LRV

22.4 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

CC-980

HEX

#838093

RGB

131, 128, 147

HSL

249°, 8%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Purple Haze FAQ

What undertone does Purple Haze have?

Purple Haze is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Purple Haze?

Purple Haze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.4 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 Purple Haze in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Soft Charcoal (DE5935), 96%; Behr: Solitaire (N560-5), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (SW 6550), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mythical (HGSW6550), 92%; Valspar: Intrigue (T522), 92%; PPG: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), 90%; Glidden: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 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 Purple Haze?

The HEX code of Purple Haze (CC-980) is #838093, RGB 131, 128, 147. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.