Purple Paint Colours
From moody violets to fresh lavender hues, browse a range of purple paint colours to find the perfect shade.
Winter Gray 2117-60
Chambourd AF-645
Velvet Cloak CSP-480
Slip AF-605
Amazon Soil 2115-30
Plum Martini CSP-540
Most Popular Purple Paint Colours From Benjamin Moore
Peruse the most popular purple paint colours to perk up any space.
The Ultimate Guide to Purple Paint Colours
Love a fresh, playful shade of lavender? Or do dark, moody plums speak more to your style? Whether you’re searching for a mood-boosting pastel or a dramatic hue, purple paint colours bring personality to any space.
Symbolic of royalty, luxury, and ambition, infusing your space with purple paint colours adds subtle grandeur. Soft lilac shades uplift the spirit while encouraging the imagination, perfect for sparking creative stimulation. Deep or vivid purple hues instantly set the tone, from moody bedrooms to dining rooms steeped with dark glamour.
Purple paint colours offer a versatile range of hues, from soft violets to rich aubergines, adding depth and elegance to any space. Light purples, such as lilac and lavender, provide a refined alternative to gray, bringing a soft calming effect that suits modern bedrooms and serene spaces.
For those seeking drama, opulent shades like amethyst and plum create a sophisticated ambiance in living and dining rooms, enveloping the space in luxury. Violet tones paired with blues evoke tranquility create a harmonious palette, while deep mulberry set against pale yellow makes for an eye-catching complementary scheme that adds warmth and contrast.
A Spectrum of Purples
A balance between blue and red, shades of purple range from lilac and periwinkle to magenta and wine.
Red-purple paint colours tend to be warmer, and pair well with greens, creams, golds, and warmer wood tones. Embrace red undertones with colours like Porcelain 2113-60, Aplomb AF-625, and the deeply saturated stunner, Dark Burgundy 2075-10.
Blue-toned purples are cooler than their red counterparts. They pair beautifully with silvers, blues, and black paint colours. For blue-toned purples, consider Nosegay 1401, Blue Orchid 2069-50, or dark Plum Royale 2070-20.
Here, a dramatic accent wall in rich Black Raspberry 2072-20 helps camouflage a flat screen TV in this striking contemporary seating area.
Black Raspberry 2072-20
Chambourd AF-645
Dark Purple Paint Colours
Dark purple anchors any space, a rich background that stands out while being a conduit for a variety of design styles. Deeper purples pair well with both warm and cool tones like gold, brass, blues, and greens. Flexible and fun, rich purples buoy both masculine and feminine style preferences.
Looking to set the mood with purple wall paint colours? Use hues like Galaxy 2117-20 and Caponata AF-650 as excellent alternatives to black, or Shadow 2117-30, a former Colour of the Year.
Velvety, warm, and enveloping Chambourd AF-645, seen here, pairs with Smoke Gray 2120-40 — which has an underlying hint of blue — on the mantel. The end result is powerful and classic, ideal for spending late nights in front of the hearth, enjoying company or solitude.
Fresh Light Purple Paint Colours
Light lavender paint colours are delicate, refreshing and creative. Soothing and lovely, they bring an airy element to any room. Like the calming, sleep-enhancing scent of lavender flowers, lavender and lilac paint colours are excellent choices for relaxing bedrooms.
Sleep soundly with soft shades like Dreamy Cloud 2117-70 or Slip AF-605, and pair with off-whites like Distant Gray OC-68 or Alabaster OC-129 for effortless elegance.
The airy look of light lavenders harmonize beautifully with green, another excellent option when looking for purple paint colour pairings. Ground pastel purples with greens like Fernwood Green 2145-40 and Rosemary Sprig 2144-30.
Here, a hallway in Lavender Mist 2070-60 presents an inviting entryway to the bathroom in Antique Pearl 2113-70. These soft purple paint colours provide a luxurious, yet comforting, ambiance, as well as enhance colour flow throughout the home.
Antique Pearl 2113-70
Vintage Wine 2116-20
Muted Purples, Grey Violets
Muted purples with grey undertones are incredibly calming, while providing a sophisticated feel and timelessness.
Greyish lavender paints act as neutrals with a hint of colour, making grey purple paint colours ideal for breathing personality into a beige or off-white colour scheme.
Vintage Wine 2116-20, shown here, is an anchoring, rich hue that combines the comfort of a brown with the luxury of a smokey violet. Evocative of earthy, boho style, Vintage Wine enhances textures like natural wood, linen, and glass. Try using pops of accent colours, such as the red shown on this stool, to add interest and dimension.
Looking for more purple paint colours with a hint of grey? Check out Misty Memories 2118-60, Majestic Mauve 2115-60, or Sanctuary AF-620.
Bright Purple Paint Colours
Bright purple instantly brightens up any space, adding a jolt of energy. Creative and colourful, use bright purple paint colours to spruce up your mudrooms, playrooms, and home offices.
An excellent choice for an accent wall, we love these cheery purples for a bold color statement: Lily Lavender 2071-60, Mystical Grape 2071-30, and Summer Plum 2074-20.
In your dining room, use purple to brighten your Sunday brunch and after-work dinners with shades like Blue Orchid 2069-50 or Freesia 1432. Here, walls in Enchanted 2070-50 do the talking while trim and fireplace in Ice Mist OC-67 bring a cool balance and modern elements create a clean, cohesive space.
Enchanted 2070-50
Porcelain 2113-60
Relax: Purple Bedroom Paint Colours
From romantic master suites to modern bedrooms for the kids, there’s a purple paint colour for everyone. Create an oasis for house inhabitants and guests alike with relaxing grayish violets like Touch of Gray 2116-60, or a delicate, dusty shade like Central Mauve 1412.
For a lively, fresh take on violet paint for bedrooms, consider Lavender Ice 2069-60, Spring Lilac 1388, and Whisper Violet 2070-70.
Here, magical Porcelain 2113-60 creates the perfect backdrop for a soothing infusion in your bedroom. This delicate shade sets the scene for snuggling up on stormy nights and getting ready on sunny mornings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular purple paint colours?
Some of the most popular purple paint colours available from Benjamin Moore include the moody Hazy Lilac 2116-40, the gentle Lavender Mist 2070-60, and the rich amethyst Shadow 2117-30.
What are some tips for pairing purple paint colours with other colours throughout the home?
When looking for paint colours to pair with purple, consider hues with matching undertones. This can create a layered impact in any room. Be sure to sample colours you are considering using to see how they look in any given space.
What are some other colours that pair well with purple?
When looking for a colour to pair with purple, try rich brown hues like Night Shade 2116-10 and Wenge AF-180. Subtle neutral hues with violet undertones are also a great choice, such as Hampshire Rocks 1450 and Wish AF-680.