Amsterdam vs Quietly Violet paint color comparison

Amsterdam vs Quietly Violet

AmsterdamBenjamin MoorevsQuietly VioletBenjamin MooreΔE 19.8 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Amsterdam belongs to the blue-grey family and Quietly Violet to the grey-purple family. Amsterdam (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Quietly Violet (LRV 22), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Amsterdam runs blue while Quietly Violet is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Amsterdam
Benjamin Moore · AF-550
LRV29.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-550
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore · CSP-415
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-415
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Amsterdam vs Quietly Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amsterdam on one side and Quietly Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.