Exotic Purple
2071-10 · #43334D · LRV 4 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Exotic Purple4
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Exotic Purple, Really?
Exotic Purple reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2071-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Exotic Purple
Exotic 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 Exotic Purple
At LRV 4, Exotic 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Exotic 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 Benjamin Moore 2071-10 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 | Concord GrapeSW 6559 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Behr | Baritone680F-7 · Behr | 2.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | VirtuosoM215 · Valspar | 4.3 | 4.4 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Violet Aurora243-7DB · Dutch Boy | 5.0 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Amethyst GlassHGSW 2411 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 5.0 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | PreserveDEA193 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.7 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Exotic Purple 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 #43334D in HSL space. Pair Exotic Purple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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