Benjamin Moore

Gentle Violet

2071-20

Gentle Violet is a deep amethyst with cool purple undertones that create an intimate atmosphere due to its low LRV of 7.43. This saturated hue absorbs significant light, making it best suited for spaces like libraries, bedrooms, or dining rooms where a darker, contained feeling is appropriate. The color pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore's Enchanted for a tonal purple scheme, while Frosted Grape offers a lighter alternative within the same family.

Muslin and Ivory White provide warm neutral contrast, and Spring Rain introduces a muted blue that softens the overall composition.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2071-20

Collection

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Gentle 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 Gentle Violet under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

270°

Purple Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

7.4

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

#523C68

RGB Decimal

82, 60, 104

RGB Percent

32.2%, 23.5%, 40.8%

HSL

270.0, 26.8%, 32.2%

HSV

270.0, 42.3%, 40.8%

CMYK

21.2%, 42.3%, 0.0%, 59.2%

YIQ

71.6, -1.1, 18.4

XYZ

7.59, 6.03, 13.86

CIE Lab

29.48, 19.34, -22.20

CIE Luv

29.48, 7.60, -30.56

Hunter Lab

24.55, 14.01, -19.12

Decimal

5389416

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gentle Violet Proper Purple Velvet Beret Concord Grape

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gentle Violet Classic Waltz Plum Burst Berry Frappé

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gentle Violet Loire Valley Waller Green Apple Lime Cocktail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gentle Violet Kimono Violet Midnight Navy Grape Juice

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Gentle Violet Kimono Violet Royal Velvet Grape Juice

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

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