ColorplanBenjamin Moore Quietly Violet (CSP-415) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 21. For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 20.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #917876 |
| RGB | 145, 120, 118 |
| HSL | 4°, 11%, 52% |
About Quietly Violet
Quietly Violet (CSP-415) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 21, Quietly Violet absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Quietly 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 dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Cinnamon Slate (2113-40), it's lighter and warmer.
How Quietly Violet changes with the light
Quietly Violet has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Quietly Violet's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Quietly 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 Quietly Violet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Quietly Violet will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Quietly Violet in real homes
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Quietly 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 5.6
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Brassica (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Quietly Violet questions
What undertone does Quietly Violet have?
Quietly Violet has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Quietly Violet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Quietly Violet a light or dark color?
Quietly Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Quietly 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 Quietly Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe SW 6039 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Quietly Violet?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Quietly Violet's undertone.
Where does Quietly Violet work best?
Quietly Violet works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 21, Quietly 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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