Depending on its shade, it can read soft or deep.

you could create a light and airy space with apale lavender.

Despite its versatility, purple isn’t usually listed as one of the most popularbedroom paint colorseach year.

Decorated bedroom with light purple accent wall behind white bed and white closet doors

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

We love Benjamin Moore’s French Lilac because it’s a rich tone that doesn’t feel too saccharine.

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Clare Wink is a light, muted purple with hints of gray.

Benjamin Moore French Lilac paint swatch

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It feels like a more adult periwinkle and works well with darker muted tones or bright whites.

Brighten it up with ambient lighting.

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Clare Wink paint swatch

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It haslight pink undertonesand 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.

Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50

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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.

This color has an LRV of 12.6, which means it barely reflects light.

Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender paint swatch

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you might use this in a dark room, but it will take on a moody, dramatic look.

It’s also a great choice to make the detail of white trim and doors pop.

Pair this luxurious color withgold accentsfor a bedroom fit for royalty.

Magnolia Paint Webster color swatch

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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.

Benjamin Moore Beach Plum

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Tip

When going from light to dark walls, its recommended to use a gray-tinted primer.

That way, youll need fewer coats of paint to achieve solid coverage.

Despite its brilliant look, this color has an LRV of 7.44, which means it reflects little light.

Valspar Rare Wine paint swatch

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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.

Benjamin Moore Dark Purple paint swatch

It’ll take on a bright, airy feel in a room full of sunlight streaming through windows.

Try this shade with deep muted purples or yellows for avintage look.

Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert 2113-50

Moody Mauve Desert is a color right in between mauve and purple.

Glidden Regal Purple color swatch

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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.

In a bedroom, you want to avoid colors that are too high contrast.

Benjamin Moore Peace and Happiness paint swatch

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Benjamin Moore Heaven paint swatch

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Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert

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