12 Best Purple Paint Colors for Bedrooms

Create a regal oasis with purple paint

A purple bedroom can look dramatic and moody or whimsical and cheery. Depending on its shade, it can read soft or deep. It can make you feel energized in the morning if it's a bright, vibrant purple, or, if it's a more subdued hue, it can read as relaxing, calming, and it can create a cozy space to curl up in the evening. You can create a light and airy space with a pale lavender. Or go the opposite route, and make your bedroom feel like a luxurious cocoon with a deep, rich plum.

Despite its versatility, purple isn't usually listed as one of the most popular bedroom paint colors each year. However, for those bold enough to go purple, it can make a beautiful statement in your space when used in a way that complements the room’s lighting and decor and paired with colors that go with purple.

• Color Family: Purple

• Complementary Colors: Green, yellow

• Pairs Well With: Yellow, orange, green, gray, brown, black, white

• Mood: Bold, rich, luxurious, creative, intriguing

• Where to Use: Interior walls, accent wall, accent furniture

Here are 12 of the best purple paint colors to paint your bedroom, no matter what your style is.

Benjamin Moore French Lilac 1403

Lilac is a fresh, unexpected color that lends a playful, fun vibe to any room. We love Benjamin Moore's French Lilac because it's a rich tone that doesn't feel too saccharine. While this shade is lovely in a nursery or kid's bedroom, it also looks mature and can work well in a primary bedroom. French Lilac has a light reflective value (LRV) of 56.14, which falls right in the middle and will look good in rooms regardless of whether they're bright or dimly lit

What is a Primary Bedroom?

The primary bedroom is the main bedroom in a home, often the one with an en-suite bathroom or the most square footage.

Clare Wink

Clare Wink is a light, muted purple with hints of gray. It feels like a more adult periwinkle and works well with darker muted tones or bright whites. This color has an LRV of 47, so it is going to lean a little darker, particularly in low light rooms. Brighten it up with ambient lighting.

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Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50

Benjamin Moore African Violet is a gray-lilac shade that feels like a dusky sunset hue. It's crisp and fresh when paired with white trim in a room full of light, though it can also take on a vintage-inspired look when used with moody floral wallpaper and black accents in a lower light cottage or bungalow. With an LRV of 50.66, it falls right in the middle of reflecting light, and it works in nearly any space.

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender SW 6554

Lite Lavender is similar to Wink in tone, but it is blended with more purple pigment. It has light pink undertones and plays well with warm whites or moody tans. It's a lovely color for any size bedroom and feels soft against rich furnishings. This subtle purple can work in nurseries just as well as in adult bedrooms. Lite Lavender has an LRV of 71, which means it will reflect more light than most colors. It will appear soft and light in a room even with minimal natural light.

Magnolia Webster Avenue

If you want to fully embrace the purple hue, consider a paint color as rich as Magnolia's Webster Avenue. This dusty, berry-inspired hue has red undertones and pairs well with rich wood furniture and either white or natural wood trim. We love it as an accent wall or throughout the whole room, especially with neutral linens that will let the wall color shine and keep the overall vibe comfortable. This color has an LRV of 12.6, which means it barely reflects light. You can use this in a dark room, but it will take on a moody, dramatic look.

Benjamin Moore Beach Plum 2072-60

Benjamin Moore Beach Plum is a perfectly refreshing lilac that brings to mind spring's prettiest flowers. With a strong punch of pink, this vibrant and light purple is lovely in a bedroom with colorful design or an en-suite retro-inspired bathroom. Its LRV of 62.46 means it will reflect some light, but, in lower light spaces, you'll want to make sure you have ample ambient lighting.

Valspar Rare Wine 1011-9

Valspar's Rare Wine is a blackened purple shade that's full of intrigue and mystery. It's a stunning choice for an accent wall behind your bed, creating an instant focal point in the bedroom and eliminating the need for a headboard or a lot of wall art. It's also a great choice to make the detail of white trim and doors pop.

Benjamin Moore Dark Purple 2073-10

A little fuller and richer than Rare Wine, Benjamin Moore's Dark Purple is a bold, warm plum. Pair this luxurious color with gold accents for a bedroom fit for royalty. The deep color can add dimension to a small bedroom and make it feel larger. With an LRV of 5.6, it will make a room feel dark and cozy. Add lots of ambient lighting for a glowy feel.

Tip

When going from light to dark walls, it’s recommended to use a gray-tinted primer. That way, you’ll need fewer coats of paint to achieve solid coverage.

Glidden Regal Purple 56RB 09/302

Many of the purples on our list are slightly muted, but Glidden's Regal Purple is full of color. This bold, bright purple packs a punch and is perfect for anyone who wants to saturate their bedroom in color. A vibrant color such as Regal Purple acts as an instant focal point in the bedroom, diminishing the need for excessive accent pieces. Despite its brilliant look, this color has an LRV of 7.44, which means it reflects little light. Try it in a room with lots of natural light to let it shine, rather than letting it sink into a low light room.

Benjamin Moore Peace and Happiness 1380

Blush is a timeless color, and Benjamin Moore's Peace and Happiness is the perfect blend of soft pink and light purple. This unexpectedly sophisticated shade is perfect for a chic bedroom with white or brass accents. The pink undertone adds instant personality to a space without being too bold. Its LRV of 67.81 gives this shade lots of light. It'll take on a bright, airy feel in a room full of sunlight streaming through windows.

Benjamin Moore Heaven 2118-70

Benjamin Moore's Heaven is a gorgeous, misty purple with heavy gray undertones. This moody, cool shade is incredibly tranquil and adds just enough color to create dimension while still remaining fairly neutral. Try this shade with deep muted purples or yellows for a vintage look. With an LRV of 75.26, Heaven is the ethereal, light color you should use in a room that's going to reflect lots of light. If you put it in a lower light space, it will still take on a soft, lit from within quality.

Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert 2113-50

Moody Mauve Desert is a color right in between mauve and purple. It has a heavy hand of dusty gray given it a muted appeal, while the violet tones peek out, making you wonder what color it really is. Because of its complexity and its lower LRV of 37.77, this purple can hold its own in nearly any room. It looks sophisticated in a bedroom because it doesn't necessarily read as purple. Pair it with dark or light wood furniture to add to its elegance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is purple a good color to paint a bedroom?

Whether you want a light and bright bedroom with soft lilac walls or a deep, moody space with a rich violet, purple makes for a cozy and unexpected choice in the bedroom.

What is the most relaxing color to paint a bedroom?

Because blues are most often thought of as the most relaxing paint color in a bedroom, you could lean towards a blue-tinted light purple for an absolutely serene retreat.

What colors do not go with purple?

In a bedroom, you want to avoid colors that are too high contrast. Yellow, red, and orange are all opposite purple on the color wheel, and the clash could be distracting in a bedroom.

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