ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hint of Violet (2114-60) is a light warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Eider White (SW 7014), Farrow & Ball Great White (No.2006) and Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-06). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 67.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCD4D3 |
| RGB | 220, 212, 211 |
| HSL | 7°, 11%, 85% |
About Hint of Violet
Hint of Violet (2114-60) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 67, Hint of Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Violet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Majestic Mauve (2115-60), it's warmer.
How Hint of Violet changes with the light
Hint of 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
Hint of Violet has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Hint of 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 Hint of Violet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hint of Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hint of Violet in real homes
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Hint of 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
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hint of Violet questions
What undertone does Hint of Violet have?
Hint of Violet has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Violet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hint of Violet a light or dark color?
Hint of Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Hint of Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hint of Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Eider White SW 7014 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Great White No.2006 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Crushed Peony PPU17-06 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hint of Violet?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hint of Violet's undertone.
Where does Hint of Violet work best?
Hint of Violet works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 67, Hint of Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
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