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.
Ref. #838093 · 1413
Purple Haze
22%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Haze Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Haze's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.