2011 Interior Paint Color Trend: Deep Purple from Benjamin Moore

Purple is the new darling of home interior design. But these are not the bright purples you may associated with Prince. Some of these purples go so dark and deep they take on an earthy, brown tone. Unless you plan on selling your house soon, go for purple. Here are some cutting-edge purple interior paint hues and suggestions on which other paint colors to use on your interior walls to complement her royal majesty, purple.

2011 Benjamin Moore Paint Color Trend: Deep Purple

Kalmata (AF-630 )

If I could replace the Behr's Copper Pot (ICC-102) paint which accents my kitchen, I would. I still love Behr's Copper Pot and the floors match it perfectly, but I am in love with Benjamin Moore's Kalmata AF-630. It's a deep purplish eggplant color which would match well with my existing greens. Benjamin Moore describes it as a "velvety plum color," although the hue on my computer from the Benjamin Moore website is nothing like the purple on the paper swatch.

For this reason, you do need to see purples (and other rich hues) in person when choosing paint colors. It's great to go to the store with a plan, but be willing to change it when you get there and see the colors in person.

Vintage Wine (2116-20 )

Vintage Wine is a deep and earthy purple which could pass for a shade of brow in some lighting situations. Use vintage wine in a study or dining room with natural wood. Pair it will natural, off-white linens and hints of metallic gold. The worldly purple works well with woven fabrics, straw and bamboo.

Complement the deep hue with greenish yellows, on the warm side rather than cool. Use creamy whites and hints of caramel brown with the Vintage Wine wall paint color.

Royal Flush (2076-20)

Look twice because Royal Flush feels more pink than purple. It's bold, bright and would perk up any powder room or funky foyer. If your walls are shy, use hints of Royal Flush to give them a boost of confidence. One wall of Royal Flush, paired with contrasting white and black, or a subtle gray will give you just enough color without making you feel like you live inside a gumball.