Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Mighty Aphrodite |
| SKU | 1397 |
| Hex | #AB97C8 |
| RGB | 171, 151, 200 |
| HSL | 264°, 31%, 69% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Mighty Aphrodite 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
11 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Mighty Aphrodite 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 #AB97C8 in HSL space. Pair Mighty Aphrodite 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 Mighty Aphrodite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mighty Aphrodite 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 1397 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mighty Aphrodite. The nearest is Berry Frappé (SW 9068) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
Behr has no exact twin of Mighty Aphrodite. The nearest is Garden Flower (670D-5) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Flower swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At Valspar, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Purpleheart (8001-48D) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purpleheart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
Glidden's nearest match is Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mighty Aphrodite without repainting risk. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Purplesaurus (143-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplesaurus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mighty Aphrodite. The nearest is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Ode to Purple (DE5962) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ode to Purple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gorgeous Hydrangea (1242), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mighty Aphrodite without repainting risk. See the full Gorgeous Hydrangea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Gorgeous Hydrangea (1242) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gorgeous Hydrangea swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mighty Aphrodite
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mighty Aphrodite is Gorgeous Hydrangea (1242) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gorgeous Hydrangea swatch →