Constellation vs Quietly Violet paint color comparison

Constellation vs Quietly Violet

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Constellation reads as blue, while Quietly Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Constellation (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Quietly Violet (LRV 22), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Constellation 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 38.9, 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

Constellation
Benjamin Moore · AF-540
LRV72.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-540
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore · CSP-415
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-415
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Constellation vs Quietly Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation 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.