Super Nova
1414 · #514C5A · LRV 10 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Super Nova10
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Super Nova, Really?
Super Nova reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1414 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Super Nova
Super Nova 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 Super Nova
With an LRV of 10, Super Nova 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 Super Nova 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 1414 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Deep MerlotM100-7 · Behr | 4.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Fury4001-4C · Valspar | 4.0 | 6.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Black FlamePPG1043-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Black Tulip30RB 07/107 · Glidden | 3.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Sliced Eggplant345-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Oceanic TrenchHGSW 3391 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Super Nova 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 #514C5A in HSL space. Pair Super Nova with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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