Behr

Violet Vista

HDC-CT-18

Violet Vista is a soft taupe with a faint rosy-violet cast, not a true purple. The effect is subtle. It works in bedrooms, dressing areas, or living rooms with quiet textiles.

The lightness keeps the room open. Pair with cream trim and charcoal accents. Against yellow oak, the violet side may show more, so sample on a board that can move around the room.

Color Codes

HEX
#b09f9e
RGB Decimal
176, 159, 158
RGB Percent
69.0%, 62.4%, 62.0%
HSL
3.3, 10.2%, 65.5%
HSV
3.3, 10.2%, 69.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 9.7%, 10.2%, 31.0%
YIQ
164.0, 10.5, 3.3
XYZ
36.47, 36.50, 37.47
CIE Lab
66.90, 6.03, 2.77
CIE Luv
66.90, 10.17, 2.93
Hunter Lab
60.41, 5.45, 2.41
Decimal
11575198

Violet Vista in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Violet Vista under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Violet Vista under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

3°

Red Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

63.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel