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Violet Dusk

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Violet Dusk remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#D9DBE2

LRV

70.18

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Light Reflectance Value
70.18
Light
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingCozyPaleSoft
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Mink Violet
Violet Dusk
Mink Violet vs Violet Dusk
Mink Violet
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Mink Violet
1252 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

Violet Dusk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 16), opening up a space where Mink Violet encloses it.

Violet Dusk
White Violet
Violet Dusk vs White Violet
Violet Dusk
White Violet
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
White Violet
1408 · LRV 82

A 11-point LRV gap (82 vs 70) makes White Violet the marginally brighter of the two.

Steam
Violet Dusk
Steam vs Violet Dusk
Steam
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Steam
AF-15 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

At LRV 84 vs 70, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.

Cinder
Violet Dusk
Cinder vs Violet Dusk
Cinder
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Cinder
AF-705 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

Violet Dusk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 24), opening up a space where Cinder encloses it.

Similar Colors

Violet Dusk
Violet Sparkle
Violet Dusk vs Violet Sparkle
Violet Dusk
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lavender Secret
Violet Dusk
Lavender Secret vs Violet Dusk
Lavender Secret
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Lavender Secret
1415 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Nosegay vs Violet Dusk
Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Violet Dusk
Whispering Wind
Violet Dusk vs Whispering Wind
Violet Dusk
Whispering Wind
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Whispering Wind
1416 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Nosegay vs Violet Dusk
Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Violet Dusk
Violet Sparkle
Violet Dusk vs Violet Sparkle
Violet Dusk
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Misty Memories
Violet Dusk
Misty Memories vs Violet Dusk
Misty Memories
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Misty Memories
2118-60 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

Violet Dusk reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lavender Blue
Violet Dusk
Lavender Blue vs Violet Dusk
Lavender Blue
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Lavender Blue
1438 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 49, Violet Dusk is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#D9DBE2
RGB217, 219, 226
HSL227° 13% 87%
CMYK4 3 0 11
CIE LabL: 87.4 a: 0.6 b: -3.7
XYZX: 0.68 Y: 0.71 Z: 0.82