ColorplanBenjamin Moore Violet Petal (1382) is a mid-tone purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 55. 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 | 54.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDBFD1 |
| RGB | 205, 191, 209 |
| HSL | 287°, 16%, 78% |
About Violet Petal
Violet Petal (1382) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 55, Violet Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Violet Petal 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. Next to Easter Ribbon (1381), it's darker.
How Violet Petal changes with the light
Violet Petal 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 Petal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Violet Petal 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 Petal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Violet Petal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Violet Petal in real homes
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Violet Petal 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 10.5
Also close: Ash Violet (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Peignoir (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Violet Petal questions
What undertone does Violet Petal have?
Violet Petal has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Violet Petal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Violet Petal a light or dark color?
Violet Petal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Violet Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Violet Petal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Violet Petal?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Violet Petal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Violet Petal work best?
Violet Petal works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 55, Violet Petal has visible color without darkening a room much.
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