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Farrow & Ball Brassica
No. 271 · #8D838C · LRV ~23.8
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Gothic Purple (~95% proximity)Brassica (No. 271) is a dark purple from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.8 (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 Behr Gothic Purple (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Brassica in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.8 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
No. 271
HEX
#8D838C
RGB
141, 131, 140
HSL
306°, 4%, 53%
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Brassica FAQ
What undertone does Brassica have?
Brassica has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Brassica?
Brassica has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.8 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 Brassica in other brands?
Behr: Gothic Purple (N110-4), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Plummy (V076-5), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gris Morado (SW 9156), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gris Morado (HGSW9156), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Frozen in Time (1448), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), ~93% proximity; PPG: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winding Road (DEFD61), ~91% 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 Brassica?
The HEX code of Brassica (No. 271) is #8D838C, RGB 141, 131, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.