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Feathered Violet

882 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 80 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Feathered Violet (882) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 80. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252), Farrow & Ball Wevet (No.273) and Behr Nano White (HDC-MD-06). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).

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Walls:Feathered Violet

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyWhite
LRV80.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#E9E7E8
RGB233, 231, 232
HSL330°, 4%, 91%

About Feathered Violet

Feathered Violet (882) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 80, Feathered Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

Because its undertone is so subtle, Feathered Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Mirage White (2116-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Feathered Violet changes with the light

Feathered Violet is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.

N

North-facing rooms

Feathered Violet is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.

E

East-facing rooms

Feathered Violet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Feathered Violet will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.

W

West-facing rooms

Feathered Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Feathered Violet in real homes

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Feathered 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

Ice Cube SW 6252

Close · ΔE 3.1

Also close: Snowbound (ΔE 3.2)

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Farrow & Ball

Wevet No.273

Very close · ΔE 2.0

Also close: Great White (ΔE 2.8)

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Behr

Nano White HDC-MD-06

Close · ΔE 3.4

Also close: Subtle Touch (ΔE 3.5)

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Feathered Violet questions

What undertone does Feathered Violet have?

Feathered Violet is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Feathered Violet stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.

Is Feathered Violet a light or dark color?

Feathered Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 80, Feathered Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

What is the closest match to Feathered Violet in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube SW 6252 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Wevet No.273 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Nano White HDC-MD-06 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Feathered Violet?

Try Ultra White (CC-10) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Feathered Violet's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.

Where does Feathered Violet work best?

Feathered Violet works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 80, Feathered Violet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.

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