Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) Paint Color

Color Name
Softened Violet (1420)
Hex Color Code
#8085B4
RGB Color Code
RGB(128, 133, 180)
CMYK Values*
28.9%, 26.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Softened Violet (1420) color - its meaning and example

What color is Softened Violet (1420)?

Softened Violet (1420) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Softened Violet (1420) is #8085B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(128, 133, 180).

In the RGB color model, Softened Violet (1420) has a red value of 128, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.9% cyan, 26.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Softened Violet (1420) has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.

Softened Violet (1420) is cool or warm?

The color Softened Violet (1420) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Softened Violet (1420)? (For interior and product design)

Softened Violet (1420) has an LRV of nearly 24.7. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Softened Violet (1420)
LRV 24.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 24.7 of Softened Violet (1420) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 24.7 puts Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Softened Violet (1420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8085B4
Hex triplet
#8085B4
Red
80
Green
85
Blue
B4
RGBA / RGB rgb(128, 133, 180)
Red
128 (50.2%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
28.89%
Magenta
26.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL hsl(234.23deg, 25.7 %, 60.4 %)
Hue
234.23°
Saturation
25.74 %
Lightness
60.39 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
234.23°
Saturation
28.89 %
Brightness / Value
70.59 %
RYB ryb(49, 59, 100)
Red
49 (19.3%)
Yellow
59 (23.3%)
Blue
100 (39.3%)
HWB
Hue
234.23°
Whiteness
50.20 %
Blackness
29.41 %
CMY
Cyan
49.80%
Magenta
47.84%
Yellow
29.41%
XYZ
X
25.53
Y
24.66
Z
46.59
YXY
Y1
24.66
X
0.26
Y2
0.25
CIE-Lab
L
56.74
A
9.05
B
-25.3
CIE-Lch
L
56.74
C
26.87
H
289.69
CIE-Luv
L
56.74
U
-5.2
V
-39.58
Hunter-Lab
L
49.66
A
4.86
B
-20.87
Other
LRV
~ 24.7 %
Munsell Color System
7.3PB 5.5/5.4

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Softened Violet (1420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Softened Violet (1420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#7A89B8 Color Wild Blue Yonder
96.82% match | ΔE 3.18
#8878C3 Color Purple Yam
93.22% match | ΔE 6.78
#8C92AC Color Cool Gray
92.81% match | ΔE 7.19
#9999CC Color Blue Bell
92.78% match | ΔE 7.22

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Pantone PMS

#7C7FAB Color PANTONE 7675 C
97.62% match | ΔE 2.38
#878CB4 Color PANTONE 7674 C
97.14% match | ΔE 2.86
#777FA8 Color PANTONE 2108 C
96.97% match | ΔE 3.03
#838DC8 Color PANTONE 2114 C
95.72% match | ΔE 4.28

Pantone TCX

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Softened Violet (1420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Softened Violet (1420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Softened Violet (1420) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Benjamin Moore

#8085B4 Color Softened Violet (1420)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

PPG Paints

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to PPG Paints


Valspar

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Behr

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Behr


Dunn-Edwards

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Softened Violet (1420) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Softened Violet (1420) to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2 Color Cook's Blue (237)
89.36% match | ΔE 10.64
#8D838C Color Brassica (271)
86.14% match | ΔE 13.86
#7C8E96 Color Selvedge (306)
84.30% match | ΔE 15.70

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#8085B4
Softened Violet (1420)
#B4AF80
Sage Green*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) - #8085B4?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) - #8085B4 is #B4AF80, color name is Sage Green*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) - #8085B4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) - #8085B4 is #B4AF80, color name is Sage Green*.

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