Violet Dusk vs Hardwick White

Violet Dusk is a Benjamin Moore color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Violet Dusk belongs to the blue-grey family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. At LRV 70 vs 44, Violet Dusk will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Violet Dusk's blue character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 20.0, 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

Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore · 1409
Hex#D9DBE2
LRV70.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1409
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Violet Dusk vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Dusk on one side and Hardwick White 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 Violet Dusk comparisons

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

White Dove
Violet Dusk
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Violet Dusk
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

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

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

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

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

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

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Violet Dusk
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

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

Violet Dusk reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Violet Dusk
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Violet Dusk
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

French Gray
Violet Dusk
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Naval
Violet Dusk
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Violet Dusk
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Violet Dusk
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Pure White
Violet Dusk
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Violet Dusk
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Violet Dusk
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Violet Dusk reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Violet Dusk
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Violet Dusk
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Violet Dusk
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Violet Dusk
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
Violet Dusk
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Calamine
Violet Dusk
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
Violet Dusk
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Violet Dusk
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Violet Dusk
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Violet Dusk
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Violet Dusk
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Violet Dusk
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Violet Dusk is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Violet Dusk
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Violet Dusk reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Violet Dusk
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone