Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Crocus |
| SKU | 1404 |
| Hex | #B2AAC8 |
| RGB | 178, 170, 200 |
| HSL | 256°, 21%, 73% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Crocus
Crocus sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Crocus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Crocus within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B2AAC8 in HSL space. Pair Crocus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Crocus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crocus from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1404 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crocus
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Forever Lilac (SW 9067), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Crocus without repainting risk. See the full Forever Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crocus
Behr's nearest match is Midsummer Dream (690F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Crocus without repainting risk. See the full Midsummer Dream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crocus
At Valspar, the closest color to Crocus is Fancy Pansy (1001-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.6 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fancy Pansy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crocus
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Orchid Violet (10RB 41/166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Crocus without repainting risk. See the full Soft Orchid Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crocus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Crocus is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crocus
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Crocus. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crocus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Crocus. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crocus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Crocus. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →