ColorplanBenjamin Moore Violet Pearl (1451) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Big Chill (SW 7648), Farrow & Ball Dimpse (No.277) and Behr Dusty Lilac (N110-1). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 63.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3CFD0 |
| RGB | 211, 207, 208 |
| HSL | 345°, 4%, 82% |
About Violet Pearl
Violet Pearl (1451) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 63, Violet Pearl has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Violet Pearl stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Slip (AF-605); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Violet Pearl changes with the light
Violet Pearl 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
Violet Pearl has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Violet Pearl 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 Violet Pearl close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Violet Pearl looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Violet Pearl in real homes
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Violet Pearl 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.
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Violet Pearl questions
What undertone does Violet Pearl have?
Violet Pearl is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Violet Pearl stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Violet Pearl a light or dark color?
Violet Pearl has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Violet Pearl has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Violet Pearl in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Big Chill SW 7648 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Dimpse No.277 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Violet Pearl?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Violet Pearl's undertone.
Where does Violet Pearl work best?
Violet Pearl works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 63, Violet Pearl has visible color without darkening a room much.
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