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Amazon Soil

Benjamin Moore · 2115-30

The Analysis

Amazon Soil is a deep, saturated brownish-purple that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 11.63. This will make a room feel smaller and more intimate, acting as a dense backdrop that pulls walls inward.

This is best used as a bold accent or a deliberate 'moody' choice for a den, media room, or a dramatic powder room. It is too dark to serve as a standard neutral wall colour for a bright, airy living space.

LRV 12

History & Origin

This shade fits well into a modern update of a traditional aesthetic, reminiscent of the deep, rich palettes found in Victorian libraries or studies. It brings a sophisticated, updated weight to these older design influences.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyRed

How to Use It

Pair this with warm wood tones like walnut or mid-tone oaks and metallic finishes such as brushed brass or matte black. Use high-contrast, crisp white trim to define the edges of the room and prevent the space from feeling like a black hole.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels grounding and remarkably restful. Because it is so dark and earthy, it removes visual clutter and creates a sense of cocoon-like stability.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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