Crocus
1404 · #B2AAC8 · LRV 42 — cool blue tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Crocus42
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is Crocus, Really?
Crocus reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1404 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Crocus
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Crocus 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 Benjamin Moore 1404 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 | Forever LilacSW 9067 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 40 | Color page → |
| Behr | Midsummer Dream690F-4 · Behr | 1.9 | 43 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Fancy Pansy1001-4A · Valspar | 2.8 | 42.6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Soft Orchid Violet10RB 41/166 · Glidden | 1.9 | 41 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Purple Kiss143-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 45 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Velour1225 · Diamond Vogel | 4.7 | 44 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The 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.
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 #B2AAC8 in HSL space. Pair Crocus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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