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Benjamin Moore

Violet Pearl

1451

Violet Pearl from Benjamin Moore is a light gray with a discernible violet undertone that shifts its appearance away from standard warm or cool grays. At an LRV of 62.54, it offers solid light reflectance, contributing brightness while retaining enough depth to read as a definitive color rather than near-white. The violet cast is subdued, becoming most apparent under natural daylight.

Compatible colors within the Benjamin Moore line include Gray Owl, Stonington Gray, Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, and Lavender Mist. It functions well in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices seeking a neutral with a slight color shift.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1451

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Violet Pearl 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 Pearl under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

345°

Red Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

4%

Near Neutral

LRV

62.5
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
#D3CFD0
RGB Decimal
211, 207, 208
RGB Percent
82.7%, 81.2%, 81.6%
HSL
345.0, 4.3%, 82.0%
HSV
345.0, 1.9%, 82.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.9%, 1.4%, 17.3%
YIQ
208.3, 2.1, 1.2
XYZ
60.56, 63.03, 68.65
CIE Lab
83.46, 1.56, -0.02
CIE Luv
83.46, 2.22, -0.30
Hunter Lab
79.39, 1.52, -0.02
Decimal
13881296

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Violet PearlHeather BayEvening SkylineKasbah

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Violet PearlMercury GlassOperaSo Shy

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Violet PearlOlympus WhiteMonorail SilverAqua Tint

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Violet PearlWhite PepperSlipSteely Gaze

Closest Paint Matches

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

Benjamin Moore

Violet Pearl

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Opera

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White Pepper

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White Metal

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Apollo

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New Age

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Halation

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Violet Pearl

Glidden

Ancient Cloud

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Violet Pearl

Glidden

Elusion

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Violet Pearl

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Double Click

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Violet Pearl

Glidden

Tornado

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Violet Pearl

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Morning Lake

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Violet Pearl

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Whisper Soft

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Glidden

Balanced

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Soft Lilac

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Angelica

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Lilac Hush