Softened Violet vs Vintage Vogue

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Softened Violet reads as blue-purple, while Vintage Vogue reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 12, Softened Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Softened Violet's blue character against Vintage Vogue's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Softened Violet
Benjamin Moore · 1420
Hex#8085B4
LRV26.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1420
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore · 462
Hex#565D4F
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number462
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Softened Violet vs Vintage Vogue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Softened Violet on one side and Vintage Vogue 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.

More Softened Violet comparisons

See how Softened Violet stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Softened Violet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Softened Violet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Softened Violet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Softened Violet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Softened Violet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Softened Violet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Softened Violet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Softened Violet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Softened Violet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Softened Violet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Softened Violet
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Softened Violet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Softened Violet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Softened Violet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Softened Violet
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Softened Violet
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Softened Violet
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Softened Violet
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Softened Violet
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Softened Violet
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Softened Violet
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Softened Violet
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Softened Violet reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Softened Violet
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Softened Violet
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Softened Violet
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Softened Violet
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Softened Violet
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Softened Violet
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Softened Violet
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Softened Violet
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Softened Violet reads noticeably lighter