Faded Violet
We've categorized Faded Violet as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 2 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#8D8FA1
LRV
29.18
Faded Violet in Real Rooms
Faded Violet has a medium LRV of 29.18 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom and misc.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Faded Violet really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls in Faded Violet create a serene, soft lavender atmosphere.
@_heather_truelove_
1 Misc Photo
Faded Violet shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Wall treatment using Faded Violet delivers a pale, sophisticated purple tone.
@cheveallierhouse
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 29, Collingwood is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 29, Strand of Pearls is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 29 vs 9, Faded Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 29), opening up a space where Faded Violet encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 29 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (29 vs 26) makes Faded Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (29 vs 23) makes Faded Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 29) makes Upper West Side the marginally brighter of the two.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 29), opening up a space where Faded Violet encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 29), opening up a space where Faded Violet encloses it.
Faded Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
River Gorge Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Faded Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Faded Violet the marginally brighter of the two.