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Benjamin Moore

Softened Violet

1420

Softened Violet is a mid-depth violet with noticeable blue undertones that push it toward the cooler side of the purple spectrum. At an LRV of 26.77, it absorbs a significant portion of light and reads as a moderately dark tone on walls, particularly in rooms with limited natural light. The blue influence keeps it from appearing overly red or mauve.

Benjamin Moore Whispering Spring and Silver Mist work as lighter analogous companions, and White Dove offers a clean neutral trim. Gray Owl provides a cool mid-tone bridge, while Hale Navy deepens the palette without competing chromatically.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1420

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Softened 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 Softened Violet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

234°

Blue Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

26.8
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
#8085B4
RGB Decimal
128, 133, 180
RGB Percent
50.2%, 52.2%, 70.6%
HSL
234.2, 25.7%, 60.4%
HSV
234.2, 28.9%, 70.6%
CMYK
28.9%, 26.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%
YIQ
136.9, -18.1, 13.6
XYZ
25.53, 24.66, 46.59
CIE Lab
56.74, 9.05, -25.30
CIE Luv
56.74, -5.20, -39.58
Hunter Lab
49.66, 7.75, -25.56
Decimal
8422836

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Softened VioletMagical MomentBistro BlueRoman Violet

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Softened VioletSoul SisterBlushing LilacWhite Lavender

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Softened VioletIvy LanePassion VineLime Sherbet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Softened VioletCrocus Petal PurpleAmerican AnthemBerries Galore

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Softened VioletCrocus Petal PurplePurple StaticeBerries Galore

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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