Ref. #7E6786 · 1385
Cupid's Dart
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cupid's Dart Technical Profile
What color is Cupid's Dart? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7E6786. Colors similar to Cupid's Dart include PPG Grape Jelly, Valspar Dusky Purple. Cupid's Dart has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Cupid's Dart creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cupid's Dart pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cupid's Dart
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cupid's Dart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupid's Dart
#7E6786
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A67A9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupid's Dart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupid's Dart 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 Cupid's Dart.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cupid's Dart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupid's Dart have?
Cupid's Dart by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cupid's Dart from other brands?
The closest matches are Grape Jelly by PPG (#7E667F), Dusky Purple by Valspar (#836484), Wood Violet by Sherwin-Williams (#7A6B85). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cupid's Dart?
Cupid's Dart has an LRV of 15.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cupid's Dart's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.