Ocean Abyss vs Faded Violet
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Faded Violet is a Benjamin Moore color. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Faded Violet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Faded Violet (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 30.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Faded Violet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Faded Violet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Faded Violet reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Faded Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Faded Violet on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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