Victorian Violet
1305 · #7B6A77 · LRV 16 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Victorian Violet16
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Hazy Lilac29
What Color Is Victorian Violet, Really?
Victorian Violet reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1305 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Victorian Violet
Victorian Violet 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 Victorian Violet
With an LRV of 16, Victorian Violet is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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 Victorian Violet 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 Kompozit 1305 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 | Bitter Briar720B-5 · Behr | 2.6 | 17 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bonne NuitAF-635 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 17 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Simple Plum1001-7B · Valspar | 3.3 | 16.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Purple DuskPPG13-19 · PPG / Glidden | 0.7 | 16 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Purple DuskPPG13-19 · Glidden | 0.9 | 16 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Majestic Plum1214 · Diamond Vogel | 4.4 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Victorian Violet within Kompozit'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 #7B6A77 in HSL space. Pair Victorian Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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