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Softened Violet

With a focus on versatile tones, Softened Violet (1420) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#8085B4

LRV

26.77

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Light Reflectance Value
26.77
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
Bold VibrantBrightCharming
UseInterior Only

Coordinating Colors

Nantucket Breeze
Softened Violet
Nantucket Breeze vs Softened Violet
Nantucket Breeze
Softened Violet
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Nantucket Breeze
521 · LRV 65
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

Nantucket Breeze reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 27), opening up a space where Softened Violet encloses it.

Softened Violet
Vanilla Milkshake
Softened Violet vs Vanilla Milkshake
Softened Violet
Vanilla Milkshake
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27
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Vanilla Milkshake
OC-59 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 27, Vanilla Milkshake is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Owl
Softened Violet
Gray Owl vs Softened Violet
Gray Owl
Softened Violet
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Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

At LRV 65 vs 27, Gray Owl is decisively the brighter choice.

Cloud White
Softened Violet
Cloud White vs Softened Violet
Cloud White
Softened Violet
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Cloud White
967 · LRV 85
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 27), opening up a space where Softened Violet encloses it.

Similar Colors

Softened Violet
Spring Purple
Softened Violet vs Spring Purple
Softened Violet
Spring Purple
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27
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Spring Purple
2070-40 · LRV 26

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Softened Violet
Violet Stone
Softened Violet vs Violet Stone
Softened Violet
Violet Stone
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27
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Violet Stone
2069-40 · LRV 29

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

California Lilac
Softened Violet
California Lilac vs Softened Violet
California Lilac
Softened Violet
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California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 27 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Lapis
Softened Violet
Blue Lapis vs Softened Violet
Blue Lapis
Softened Violet
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Blue Lapis
2067-40 · LRV 27
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

Persian Violet
Softened Violet
Persian Violet vs Softened Violet
Persian Violet
Softened Violet
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Persian Violet
1419 · LRV 35
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

Persian Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Bistro Blue
Softened Violet
Bistro Blue vs Softened Violet
Bistro Blue
Softened Violet
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Bistro Blue
1421 · LRV 13
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

At LRV 27 vs 13, Softened Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Scandinavian Blue
Softened Violet
Scandinavian Blue vs Softened Violet
Scandinavian Blue
Softened Violet
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Scandinavian Blue
2068-30 · LRV 12
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Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

At LRV 27 vs 12, Softened Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#8085B4
RGB128, 133, 180
HSL234° 26% 60%
CMYK29 26 0 29
CIE LabL: 56.7 a: 9.1 b: -25.3
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.25 Z: 0.47