Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70

What are Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet undertones?

The undertones of Whisper Violet can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2070-70 Whisper Violet HSL code: 240, 18%, 91%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Whisper Violet

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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

2070-70
Whisper Violet

• 2069-70
  Polar White

  

Darker shades

2070-70
Whisper Violet

• 2070-50
  Enchanted

  

• 2070-60
  Lavender Mist

  

• 2069-50
  Blue Orchid

  

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 Whisper Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray and Tavern Gray.

2070-70
Whisper Violet

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• 1490
  Country Life

  

• 1487
  Herbal Escape

  

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

• 2141-30
  Army Green

  

• 2141-50
  Horizon Gray

  

LRV of Whisper Violet

Whisper Violet has an LRV of 76.77% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E5E5ED
RGB Decimal	229, 229, 237
RGB Percent	89.80%, 89.80%, 92.94%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 3.38% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(240, 18, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.38 Magenta: 3.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 229.912 I: -2.571 Q: 2.49
XYZ	X: 75.615 Y: 78.811 Z: 91.326
CIE Lab	L:91.149 a:1.449 b:-3.876
CIE Luv	L:91.149 u:-0.452 v:-6.25
Decimal	15066605
Hunter Lab	88.775, -3.32, 1.149