Benjamin Moore

Pressed Violet

CSP-520

Pressed Violet by Benjamin Moore is a cool, muted purple that leans notably toward blue in its undertone. With an LRV of 37.65, it sits in the mid-tone range and will absorb more light than it reflects, giving walls a substantial presence without going fully dark. It is a functional choice for bedrooms and sitting areas where a subdued, cool-toned atmosphere is the goal.

Benjamin Moore's Quiet Moments and Silver Mist complement its cool base, while Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal offer deeper tonal contrast. Classic Gray or Simply White work well on trim to balance the depth.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-520

Collection

Color Stories

Pressed 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 Pressed Violet under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

217°

Blue Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

37.6

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

#8EA3C5

RGB Decimal

142, 163, 197

RGB Percent

55.7%, 63.9%, 77.3%

HSL

217.1, 32.2%, 66.5%

HSV

217.1, 27.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

27.9%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 22.7%

YIQ

160.6, -23.5, 6.2

XYZ

34.33, 35.98, 57.96

CIE Lab

66.50, 0.47, -19.84

CIE Luv

66.50, -12.29, -30.59

Hunter Lab

59.98, 0.42, -20.14

Decimal

9348037

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pressed Violet Enchanted Evening Yin Yang Blue Odyssey

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pressed Violet Lavender Blue Beribboned Breathtaking

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pressed Violet Lenox Tan Bear Hug Original White

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pressed Violet Brocade Chesapeake Blue Purple Gala

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Pressed Violet Brocade Mighty Aphrodite Purple Gala

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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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