ColorplanBenjamin Moore Faded Violet (CSP-455) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 28. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 27.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8D8FA1 |
| RGB | 141, 143, 161 |
| HSL | 234°, 10%, 59% |
About Faded Violet
Faded Violet (CSP-455) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 28, Faded Violet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Faded Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Irises (1440), it's lighter.
How Faded Violet changes with the light
Faded Violet has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Faded Violet has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Faded Violet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Faded Violet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Faded Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Faded Violet in real homes
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Faded Violet equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Plummett (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Dark Pewter (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Faded Violet questions
What undertone does Faded Violet have?
Faded Violet has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Faded Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Faded Violet a light or dark color?
Faded Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Faded Violet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Faded Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Faded Violet?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Faded Violet's undertone.
Where does Faded Violet work best?
Faded Violet works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 28, Faded Violet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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