2068-10

Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet

Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Majestic Violet paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2068-10. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Majestic Violet 2068-10
Color code:2068-10
Color name:Majestic Violet
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Majestic Violet

Majestic Violet 2068-10 has an LRV of 5.41% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 5.41% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet undertones?

Purple is Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#3A3450

RGB code:

58, 52, 80

Is Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 253° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2068-10 Majestic Violet HSL code: 253, 21%, 26%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Purple shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Purple undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore 2068-10 Majestic Violet

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Majestic Violet 2068-10 vs Deep Mulberry 2069-10

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10 vs Benjamin Moore Deep Mulberry 2069-10Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10
LRV: 5.41%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 5.36%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Majestic Violet 2068-10 vs Plum Royale 2070-20

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10 vs Benjamin Moore Plum Royale 2070-20Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10
LRV: 5.41%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 6.38%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#3A3450copy color code
RGB Decimal58, 52, 80copy color code
RGB Percent22.75%, 20.39%, 31.37%copy color code
HSVHue: 253° Saturation: 35.0% Value: 31.37%copy color code
HSLhsl(253, 21, 26)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 27.5 Magenta: 35.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 68.63copy color code
YIQY: 56.986 I: -5.422 Q: 9.983copy color code
XYZX: 4.42 Y: 3.935 Z: 8.114copy color code
CIE LabL:23.454 a:9.748 b:-16.138copy color code
CIE LuvL:23.454 u:1.094 v:-19.797copy color code
Decimal3814480copy color code
Hunter lab19.836, 5.066, -10.367copy color code
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