Eclectic Purple
PPU17-20 · #493E45 · LRV 5 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Eclectic Purple5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Eclectic Purple, Really?
Eclectic Purple reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr PPU17-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Eclectic Purple
Eclectic Purple earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Eclectic Purple
At LRV 5, Eclectic Purple is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Eclectic Purple are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr PPU17-20 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | DarkroomSW 7083 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Black Raspberry2072-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Velvety Night447-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Wild RideHGSW 3381 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Cassel EarthDEBN22 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.3 | 5 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Plum SuedeJG-102 · Magnolia Home | 3.5 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Eclectic Purple within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #493E45 in HSL space. Pair Eclectic Purple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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