Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl 1451
| Official page: | Violet Pearl 1451 |
| Code: | 1451 |
| Name: | Violet Pearl |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl?
Elevate your space with the captivating hues of Benjamin Moore 1451 Violet Pearl. This soothing shade, with its subtle undertones of gray and hints of purple, exudes elegance and tranquility. Pair Violet Pearl with complementary colors such as Benjamin Moore 2143-50 Stormy Monday for a sophisticated and modern look. To add warmth, consider combining it with accents in Benjamin Moore 2108-30 Soft Fern or Benjamin Moore 1470 Shadow Gray. Let Violet Pearl (1451) be the focal point of your room while creating a harmonious color scheme that brings a sense of serenity to your home.
Violet Pearl for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl undertones?
The undertone of Violet Pearl can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#D3CFD0
RGB code:
211, 207, 208
Is Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl 1451 cool or warm?
With a hue of 345° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1451 Violet Pearl HSL code: 345, 4%, 82%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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.
How light temperature affects Violet Pearl
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Violet Pearl:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
1451
Violet Pearl
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Violet Pearl with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 165, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.
LRV of Violet Pearl
Violet Pearl has an LRV of 62.54% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 62.54%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D3CFD0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 211, 207, 208 | |
| RGB Percent | 82.75%, 81.18%, 81.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 345° Saturation: 1.9% Value: 82.75% | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 4, 82) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.9 Yellow: 1.42 Key: 17.25 | |
| YIQ | Y: 208.31 I: 2.062 Q: 1.157 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.559 Y: 63.029 Z: 68.633 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.458 a:1.55 b:-0.004 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.458 u:2.218 v:-0.28 | |
| Decimal | 13881296 | |
| Hunter Lab | 79.391, -2.774, 4.318 |
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