Benjamin Moore

French Violet

1427 / CC-960

French Violet is a muted purple with cool undertones, registering an LRV of 17.6. This deeper shade absorbs more light and creates a calm, subdued atmosphere appropriate for bedrooms or spaces where a quieter tone is desired. The gray influence within the purple keeps it from reading as overly saturated.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Classic Gray for lighter contrast, while Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal can reinforce a deeper, coordinated scheme.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1427 / CC-960

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

French Violet in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Violet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore French Violet under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

232°

Blue Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

17.6
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#696D86
RGB Decimal
105, 109, 134
RGB Percent
41.2%, 42.7%, 52.5%
HSL
231.7, 12.1%, 46.9%
HSV
231.7, 21.6%, 52.5%
CMYK
21.6%, 18.7%, 0.0%, 47.5%
YIQ
110.7, -10.4, 7.0
XYZ
15.60, 15.66, 24.76
CIE Lab
46.53, 4.23, -14.26
CIE Luv
46.53, -3.48, -20.77
Hunter Lab
39.57, 3.31, -12.51
Decimal
6909318

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