ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Violet (2117-50) is a mid-tone purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 42. 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 | 42.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B0ACBB |
| RGB | 176, 172, 187 |
| HSL | 256°, 10%, 70% |
About Spring Violet
Spring Violet (2117-50) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 42, Spring Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Spring 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. It's very close to Excalibur Gray (2118-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spring Violet changes with the light
Spring 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
Spring Violet has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Spring 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 Spring Violet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Spring Violet looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Spring Violet in real homes
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Spring 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 5.0
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Dove Tale (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Flannel Gray (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Violet questions
What undertone does Spring Violet have?
Spring Violet has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Spring Violet read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Spring Violet a light or dark color?
Spring Violet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Spring Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spring Violet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Behr: Grape Creme PPU16-11 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Violet?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Spring Violet's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Spring Violet work best?
Spring Violet works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 42, Spring Violet has visible color without darkening a room much.
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