Nervous? No need! With a few helpful tips, you can easily master this beautiful—if notoriously difficult—nursery color. Need a no-fail solution? Whether you’re hoping for light and airy, or rich and moody, these 10 perfectly balanced shades or purple will not let you down. When it comes to purple, a little goes a long way. Even the lightest of pastel shades can have a dramatic effect once they hit the wall, so it’s usually better to opt for a color that’s a shade or two lighter than you think you want. Dreaming of that quintessential sugared-almond shade? Sherwin-Williams’ Elation is a sweet bet. Sherwin-Williams Elation SW 6827 At first glance, this versatile nursery shade almost seems like silver gray, but blue and pink undertones provide a subtle wash of purple, which can be further emphasized when paired with white or clean gray accents. Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1 Benjamin Moore New Age 1444 Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice 2072-70 Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556 Behr Decanting S120-4 Benjamin Moore Purple Poppy TC-14 Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac SW 0074 A deep shade of purple is the ultimate in girly glam, and this gorgeous hue is no exception. Tempered with energetic pink undertones, Plum Rich is dark but never glum. Set this stunning color against a muted lilac and pair with creamy white accents. Want to up the lux factor? Think crystal chandeliers, gray furs, and gold accessories. Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35 A dark, plummy purple with a heavy gray wash, Vincotto by Kelly Moore couldn’t be more on point. Try setting this moody hue against a neutral gray backdrop, and punctuate with bright orange accents or soft greens. Kelly Moore Vincotto KM5583
