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Benjamin Moore

Faded Violet

CSP-455

Faded Violet is a soft, muted purple carrying subtle blue undertones that push it toward a cooler reading on the wall. Its LRV of 29.18 places it in the medium-dark range, absorbing a fair amount of light while still maintaining visible color identity. The blue shift keeps the purple from appearing overly warm or red-based.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Classic Gray for a lighter counterpoint. Chelsea Gray and Kendall Charcoal add darker contrast, and Beach Glass provides a cool-toned companion.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-455

Collection

Color Stories

Faded Violet 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 Benjamin Moore Faded Violet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Faded Violet under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

234°

Blue Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

29.2
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 →

Color Codes

HEX
#8D8FA1
RGB Decimal
141, 143, 161
RGB Percent
55.3%, 56.1%, 63.1%
HSL
234.0, 9.6%, 59.2%
HSV
234.0, 12.4%, 63.1%
CMYK
12.4%, 11.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%
YIQ
144.5, -7.0, 5.2
XYZ
27.24, 27.88, 37.66
CIE Lab
59.78, 3.01, -9.74
CIE Luv
59.78, -2.12, -14.77
Hunter Lab
52.80, 2.58, -8.90
Decimal
9277345

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Faded VioletRoyal FortuneGreat GrapeLap Of Luxury

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Faded VioletNoble PurpleGlacier PearlLilac Mist

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Faded VioletCreekside GreenGunsmith GrayNantucket Breeze

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Faded VioletAshland HeightsTeton BlueHazy Lilac

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Evening In Paris

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Flower Box

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Gentle Grape

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Stormy Skies

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Radiant Silver

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Pandemonium

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Flannel Pajamas

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Evening Eclipse

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Teton Blue

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Pachyderm

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