Benjamin Moore

Super Nova

1414 / CC-990

Super Nova is a dark amethyst with cool violet undertones that give it depth without brightness. With an LRV of 9.53, it absorbs most light and reads as a near-dark accent color. It is best suited for bedrooms, studies, or controlled feature applications.

The undertones remain consistent in low light. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray and Gray Owl, while Hale Navy and Hunter Green add richness.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1414 / CC-990

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Super Nova in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Super Nova under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Super Nova under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

261°

Blue Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

9.5
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#514C5A
RGB Decimal
81, 76, 90
RGB Percent
31.8%, 29.8%, 35.3%
HSL
261.4, 8.4%, 32.5%
HSV
261.4, 15.6%, 35.3%
CMYK
10.0%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 64.7%
YIQ
79.1, -1.5, 5.4
XYZ
7.82, 7.66, 10.74
CIE Lab
33.26, 5.18, -7.48
CIE Luv
33.26, 1.82, -10.13
Hunter Lab
27.67, 3.63, -5.58
Decimal
5327962

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors