Benjamin Moore

Violet Dusk

1409

Violet Dusk from Benjamin Moore is a cool, light purple softened by a gray undertone that moderates its saturation. With an LRV of 70.18, it reflects a substantial portion of light, keeping rooms open and well-lit. The gray component prevents the purple from appearing overly saturated, resulting in a restrained, neutral-leaning tone.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Horizon, Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, and Lavender Mist, accommodating both high-contrast and analogous color schemes. It is appropriate for bedrooms, living rooms, and other spaces where a quiet, cool-toned wall color is required.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1409

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Violet Dusk 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 Violet Dusk under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

227°

Blue Family

Lightness

87%

Light

Saturation

13%

Very Muted

LRV

70.2

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

#D9DBE2

RGB Decimal

217, 219, 226

RGB Percent

85.1%, 85.9%, 88.6%

HSL

226.7, 13.4%, 86.9%

HSV

226.7, 4.0%, 88.6%

CMYK

4.0%, 3.1%, 0.0%, 11.4%

YIQ

219.2, -3.4, 1.8

XYZ

67.67, 70.91, 82.07

CIE Lab

87.44, 0.62, -3.67

CIE Luv

87.44, -1.50, -5.75

Hunter Lab

84.21, 0.61, -3.72

Decimal

14277602

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Violet Dusk Chivalrous Dreamy Soulful Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Violet Dusk Violet Sparkle Heaven Dutch White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Violet Dusk Strong White Silver Band Atrium White

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Violet Dusk Misty Lavender Ghost Ship Spun Moonbeams

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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Mainsail

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Icicle

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