Veiled Violet
We've categorized Veiled 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 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#BDB5B9
LRV
47.37
Veiled Violet's Color Strip
Veiled Violet is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sensitive Tint and Beguiling Mauve. The strip spans from Sensitive Tint at the lightest end to Plum Brown at the deepest. As part of strip 229, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Veiled Violet in Real Rooms
Veiled Violet has a medium-high LRV of 47.37 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
Veiled Violet provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Wall color Veiled Violet creates an elegant, understated purple in this living room.
@chateaufuqua
Living room walls in Veiled Violet balance color with neutral furnishings.
@chateaufuqua
2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Veiled Violet provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Accent walls in Veiled Violet deliver subtle sophistication and depth.
@nikkiwilson.creative
Paint in Veiled Violet transforms a space with its delicate purple character.
@netzerorowhouse
Coordinating Colors
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 47), opening up a space where Veiled Violet encloses it.
Zurich White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 47), opening up a space where Veiled Violet encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 29, Veiled Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 47), opening up a space where Veiled Violet encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 50 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Grape Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Veiled Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 60 vs 47, Piedmont is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 6, Veiled Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Veiled Violet reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
Veiled Violet reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
Veiled Violet reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 35), opening up a space where Calico encloses it.
At LRV 75 vs 47, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.
Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 47), opening up a space where Veiled Violet encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 80 vs 47, Minuet White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (59 vs 47) makes Sensitive Tint the marginally brighter of the two.
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 47), opening up a space where Veiled Violet encloses it.