ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gentle Violet (2071-20) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. For trim, try Misty Lilac (2071-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 6.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #523C68 |
| RGB | 82, 60, 104 |
| HSL | 270°, 27%, 32% |
About Gentle Violet
Gentle Violet (2071-20) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 6, Gentle Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Gentle Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Purplicious (CSP-465), it's lighter and cooler.
How Gentle Violet changes with the light
Gentle Violet is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Gentle Violet will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Gentle Violet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Gentle Violet from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Gentle Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gentle Violet in real homes
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Gentle 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 12.5
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 15.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.8
Also close: Pelt (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.0
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 15.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gentle Violet questions
What undertone does Gentle Violet have?
Gentle Violet has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Gentle Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Gentle Violet a light or dark color?
Gentle Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Gentle Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gentle Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 12.5); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 11.8); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 14.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gentle Violet?
Try Misty Lilac (2071-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gentle Violet's undertone.
Where does Gentle Violet work best?
Gentle Violet works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Gentle Violet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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