Queen's Wreath 1426 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7D829E, LRV 23 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gothic Amethyst from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D829E · 1426
Queen's Wreath
23%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Queen's Wreath Technical Profile
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Queen's Wreath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Queen's Wreath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreQueen's Wreath
Nearly identical
BehrGothic Amethyst
Gothic Amethyst
Behr
Nearly identical
Aster Eve
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Intrigue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep Empire Blue
PPG
Very similar
Positively Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Premiere Purple
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Magical Twilight
Kilz
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Queen's Wreath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen's Wreath
#7D829E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen's Wreath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen's Wreath 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 Queen's Wreath.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Queen's Wreath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Queen's Wreath have?
Queen's Wreath 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 Queen's Wreath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Queen's Wreath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen's Wreath are Gothic Amethyst by Behr (a near-identical match), Aster Eve by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Intrigue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Queen's Wreath'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 Queen's Wreath?
Queen's Wreath has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Queen's Wreath's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.