Crocus Petal Purple 2071-40 is a purple paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9B81BA, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lush Lilac from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B81BA · 2071-40
Crocus Petal Purple
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Crocus Petal Purple Technical Profile
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Crocus Petal Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crocus Petal Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCrocus Petal Purple
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLush Lilac
Lush Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plum Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Plum
Behr
Very similar
Magic Carpet
PPG
Very similar
Kismet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Pleasant Dream
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Yolanda
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Orchid Petals
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crocus Petal Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crocus Petal Purple
#9B81BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crocus Petal Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crocus Petal Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Crocus Petal Purple.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crocus Petal Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crocus Petal Purple have?
Crocus Petal Purple by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crocus Petal Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crocus Petal Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crocus Petal Purple are Lush Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Plum Burst by Valspar (a very close match), Garden Plum by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Crocus Petal Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crocus Petal Purple?
Crocus Petal Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crocus Petal Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.