French Violet 1427 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6A6E87, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Grape from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A6E87 · 1427
French Violet
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
French Violet Technical Profile
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French Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFrench Violet
Nearly identical
PPGGreat Grape
Great Grape
PPG
Nearly identical
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Little Theater
Behr
Very similar
Intuition Iris
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mountain Vale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Daze
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blueberry Sauce
Kilz
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Violet
#6A6E87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C7CA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Violet 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 French Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Violet have?
French Violet by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Violet are Great Grape by PPG (a near-identical match), Shadow Mountain by Valspar (a very close match), Old Mill Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting French Violet'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 French Violet?
French Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why French Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.