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Ref. #9B8C9F · FLLW771

Wright Murasaki

28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Wright Murasaki Technical Profile

What color is Wright Murasaki? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #9B8C9F. Colors similar to Wright Murasaki include Sherwin-Williams Berry Cream, Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac, Hirshfield's Cut Heather. Wright Murasaki has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Wright Murasaki depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Wright Murasaki pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#9B8C9F
RGB155, 140, 159
LRV28.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Wright Murasaki

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Berry Cream

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Hazy Lilac

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Cut Heather

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Spiderwort

MPC

Very similar

Plum Notion

Kilz

Very similar

Duchess Lilac

Behr

Very similar

Cut Heather

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sweet Purple

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wright Murasaki

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wright Murasaki

#9B8C9F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A2

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wright Murasaki

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wright Murasaki

Complement

Farm Fresh

Wright Murasaki Room Palettes

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

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tutti Frutti

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Tinsel

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Old Times Sake

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Wright Murasaki.

Smoky Grape

PPG · 1174-5

#9B8FA6

Tin Lizzie

PPG · 1172-5

#928A98

Purple Surf

PPG · 1173-5

#9B95A9

Violet Eclipse

PPG · 1176-5

#A387AC

Pachyderm

PPG · 1039-4

#8F989D

Gray Violet

PPG · 1014-5

#9B8E8E

More gray colors from other brands

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

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · K-1169

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

River Pebble

Behr · BXC-54

#9DA69A

Wright Murasaki — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wright Murasaki have?
Wright Murasaki by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wright Murasaki from other brands?
The closest matches are Berry Cream by Sherwin-Williams (#9A8CA2), Hazy Lilac by Benjamin Moore (#9C8F9D), Cut Heather by Hirshfield's (#9E909E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wright Murasaki?
Wright Murasaki has an LRV of 28.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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