Benjamin Moore Softened Violet 1420
Let’s dive into a full Softened Violet paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1420. 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: | Softened Violet 1420 |
| Color code: | 1420 |
| Color name: | Softened Violet |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
Softened Violet for bedroom
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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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
What are Benjamin Moore Softened Violet undertones?
Blue is Benjamin Moore Softened 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#8085B4
RGB code:
128, 133, 180
Is Benjamin Moore Softened Violet 1420 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 234° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1420 Softened Violet HSL code: 234, 26%, 60%
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 Softened Violet:
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 1420 Softened Violet
Darker shades
Benjamin Moore 1420 Softened Violet
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
Softened Violet 1420 vs Stratford Blue 831
Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.
LRV: 26.77%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 25.1%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
Softened Violet 1420 vs Violet Stone 2069-40
What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.
LRV: 26.77%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 29.35%
Medium color
Temperature: cold