Fire and Ice
1392 · #76597F · LRV 15 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Fire and Ice15
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Hazy Lilac29
What Color Is Fire and Ice, Really?
Fire and Ice reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1392 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Fire and Ice
With an LRV of 15, Fire and Ice is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Fire and Ice 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 1392 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 | Vigorous VioletSW 6838 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 13 | Color page → |
| Behr | BirthstoneMQ4-62 · Behr | 2.1 | 12 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Pageant PansyPPG13-20 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Amethyst Jewel50RB 14/232 · Glidden | 1.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Purple Tulips145-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Pretty PurpleHGSW 1432 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Fire and Ice 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 #76597F in HSL space. Pair Fire and Ice with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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