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Purple Haze

22%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Purple Haze 1413 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #838093, LRV 22 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Charcoal from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Haze Technical Profile

HEX Code#838093
RGB131, 128, 147
LRV22.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Purple Haze in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Haze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MoorePurple Haze
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Charcoal

Soft Charcoal

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Soft Greyed Heather

PPG

Very similar

Gothic Purple

Behr

Very similar

Rapture

Valspar

Very similar

Violet Vibes

Vista Paint

Very similar

Violet Vibes

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jupiter

Kilz

Very similar

Dusked Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mythical

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Platinum Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Haze

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Haze

#838093

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9F85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Haze

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Old Amethyst

Complement

Cavern Moss

Purple Haze Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Melrose Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tequila Lime

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Purple Haze.

Shaker Gray

Benjamin Moore · 1594

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Irises

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#858A9B

Rock Gray

Benjamin Moore · 1615

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Luxe

Benjamin Moore · AF-580

#757E93

In the Twilight

Benjamin Moore · 1434

#757E93

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Purple Haze — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Haze have?
Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Haze are Soft Charcoal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Greyed Heather by PPG (a very close match), Gothic Purple by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Haze'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 Purple Haze?
Purple Haze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.4, 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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