Purple Heart 1406 is a purple paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8A7FAB, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Agate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8A7FAB · 1406
Purple Heart
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Heart Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A7FAB
RGB138, 127, 171
Estimated LRV23.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Purple Heart
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Heart
#8A7FAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A385AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Heart 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
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Purple Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Heart have?
Purple Heart by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Purple Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Heart are Purple Agate by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Agate by Behr (a close digital match), Belladona by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Heart'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 Heart?
Purple Heart has a estimated lightness value of 23.5, 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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