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Purple Pantone Paint

7 years ago
I am trying to find out the name of this paint color Steven Gambrel used a high gloss paint by Pantone. I think the color is mysterioso but it is hard to tell by the swatch . I would like to use it as a feature wall in my bedroom . What color would you suggest to compliment the other walls other than white. Thanks

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  • 7 years ago

    Gold? I think white and purple can easily look too "Easter-ish". I'd be tempted to go with off-white before white but it depends on the room and the style, etc. This is a stunning inspiration room - seems as if the art inspired the room palette. The white lamp shades pop and highlight the symmetry.

  • 7 years ago
    Thanks you are right don’t want to look like an Easter egg. Do you know how I can verify what the color is?
  • 7 years ago

    I'm not familiar with Pantone colours and seeing as this is a Steven Gambrel room, I wouldn't be surprised if the colour was custom. Try Googling or emailing Pantone. Alternatively, you can try to upload the pic in a SW or BM app (Color Snap) that identifies their closest colour and that could give you a starting point. Don't forget that even if you do find the exact colour used in this room, it might look totally different in real life as cameras and screens don't render colours accurately. There's always a difference.


    I'm contemplating purples for our master bedroom and have fallen in love with a couple of "Easter candy"-like colours. Finding out that if the purple is saturated or bright, it looks a bit juvenile. (Here, purple is paired with a saturated bright red and both walls and ceiling are lacquered. Not juvenile at all.) Duskier purples seem better suited for a master bedroom. Your mileage may vary, as we say. :) Good luck and keep us posted!

  • 7 years ago

    The room is featured in this article and it says it’s Fine Paints of Europe high gloss in Pantone's Mysterioso,


    https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/g1015/tale-of-two-cities/


  • 7 years ago
    @tartnman
  • 7 years ago
    @tartanmeup thank you so much . You have been very helpful as I work through this. Will definitely keep you updated and will post the final product
  • 7 years ago

    Pantone doesn't make paint. They are a company that standardizes the production of colors across many industries.

  • 7 years ago

    Kendra, just remembered a friend has a purple accent in their master bedroom. It's BM's Super Nova (blue-based purple) and the other walls are beige. Very nice!

  • 7 years ago
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    I lposted the exact paint color and manufacture above.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Call Fine PaintsOf Europe and they will assist you in the with the color. you will not achieve that look with BM.

  • 7 years ago

    I am not suggesting the OP achieve the same colour with BM, MS Colours. I am sharing a successful colour palette using a purple.

  • 7 years ago
    Do the whole room
  • 7 years ago
    I would think it would be a little overwhelming if the entire room was that color
  • 7 years ago
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    I think it would look great with green. Mint green. Rust would look great also. Also bright yellow.


  • 7 years ago

    I like the color scheme ilikefriday proposed, except that I live near LA, so when I see purple and yellow all I think of is the Lakers/Sparks. If you aren't in LA, this probably isn't a problem. ;)

  • 7 years ago

    LOL Lady Driver. Those are the Lakers!

  • 7 years ago

    Find me a colour that doesn't look good with purple. It's my favourite colour and I consider it a neutral. :)

  • 7 years ago

    I think purple would look good with gray.

    Here are some Benjamin Moore purples. Purplicious looks very close. I like the buff with it.


  • 7 years ago
    Here is a dramatic scheme with greens.
  • 7 years ago

    When I saw your post it made me think of the artist Marcia Baldwin. I own this painting:



    and plan on getting this for my bathroom




  • 7 years ago

    my bathroom is painted BM quiet moments

  • 7 years ago

    That's really lovely, Jennifer!


    Well, Kendra, thanks to suedonim75, you know the exact paint colour and manufacturer in your inspo pic. Here's Fine Paints of Europe's website page with their US retailers. I wasn't familiar with their website but looking through quickly, I have no clue if they offer test sizes. They do offer professional colour guidance. None of us can think of a colour that won't go well with a purple accent wall. Well, except for white which might simply not be a grown up look for a master bedroom. But look at the inspo pic, that purple looks fresh with the pops of white lampshades. I'm sure in the right hands, even that combo could strike the right note for a grown up room. Green and purple is a classic combo though and I've had it in my living room for years now. What were your plans for bedding? And what colour were your other furnishings? Or are you starting from scratch? All that could help guide you for the other walls.

  • 7 years ago
    @tartanmeup I am on my way Cox paint center which carries that brand of paint. Actually I am going for a Moroccan look so my curtains have a Marrakech design in them. Since I couldn’t find a duvet that I like I plan to make one out of the same fabric as the curtains . Thanks so much for all guidance. Will let you know what I find at the paint store
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Kendra-you are a brave girl!! I think that inspirational photo is amazing. However, think hard about that color in your bedroom. That is a very stimulating color for a room like a bedroom? Find bedding first, then see what wall color work with the bedding. You could soften the colors and get drama if that is your goal and still have a relaxing atmosphere for sleep!!
  • 7 years ago

    I have several shades of Purple in my house (currently custom mixing for a bathroom re do.) As an artist I can tell you any color needs to be tried in the natural light of a space and purples can be very tricky. I painted our shutters and front door the same deep purple but they look different depending on where the sun is. The color works with our cream brick and trim with soft sage green siding. I took the color scheme from my Japanese Painted ferns and other purple leaved plants.

    The colors you pick can read Mardi Gras bold with golds and bright greens or subtle with silvery accents. I would start with the art work and other decor to decide the paint color, by trying big samples on cardboard. What looked gorgeous in a magazine may be too dark or bright in your room.

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Your drapery photo just posted. Very pretty. You could purchase gold tone faux silk drapery panels and make a duvet. Perhaps add some trims to get your Moroccan feeling. Of course, you must have a brass hanging light with Moroccan shape and punctured metal! You could add purple silk pillow shams for the bed as well. Sounds super fun!!
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Here are some lighting options. Lighting makes a room!
  • 7 years ago
    Thank you everyone for your suggestions/comments. I was not able to find that color but I am still going to move forward with my color selection of a purple accent wall. I might even see about creating my own color . Again thanks this is an amazing community . Stay tuned for the finish product.
  • 7 years ago

    I read a study recently that showed that people with purple bedrooms did not sleep as long as people with blue bedrooms, but people with purple bedrooms had sex more frequently than any other color bedroom.

  • 7 years ago

    Jennifer Hogan - How does that work out if only one wall is purple? LOL

  • 7 years ago
    Jennifer I don’t sleep that much anyway so if I am up might as well have more sex LOL!!
  • 7 years ago

    ^^^ Hahaha

  • 7 years ago

    @Kendra Kennedy - I do have a lot of purples in my home, happens to be one of my favorite colors. Because of this I also used a purple undertoned taupe as my neutral. When I first moved into my current home the previous owners had dim lighting and it was all 2700K. It turned my beautiful purples brown. Get 5000 K lighting to keep your purples from getting browned out by yellow lighting.

  • 7 years ago

    I am painting all four walls with triple coats....

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Pantone is not a paint manufacturer but a company that creates colors ( and color palettes) that many high end paint companies then produce world wide. While paint companies create their own colors as well, Pantone sets the "world standard" so to speak.

  • 7 years ago

    lol @ ilikefriday. Thanks for the info, Jennifer. I've been contemplating purple walls for my bedroom for over a month now. Hmm. Recently read a tidbit saying studies show that silver is also among best restful sleep bedroom colours.


    Your purple and gold will be glorious, Kendrah!

  • 7 years ago
    I just want everyone to know that I reached out to the designer and I got the formula for the paint. Might i add that it is not cheap. Luckily I am only doing one wall LOL!! . Stay tuned for pictures of finished product
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    I can’t wait to see this. I love it already!!
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    Fantastic! Happy for you. Hope you'll be delighted with it in your room. It's bound to be gorgeous.

    ETA: Good for you for reaching out to the designer. I would have been too intimidated with a name like that. :)

  • 7 years ago

    Did you ever paint your room? If so, I would love to see photos!

  • 7 years ago

    @ilikefriday I am hoping to have it done within the next 2 weeks. Will definitely post pic

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Fine paints of Europe can make your color.

  • 7 years ago

    Here is the final pics of my room. Still working on the comforter . I opted to do stripes