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Benjamin Moore Violet Dusk

1409 · #D9DBE2 · LRV 70.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden Rare Orchid is a 99% match

Violet Dusk (1409) is a light cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 70.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Rare Orchid (99% match).

Compare Violet Dusk with other brands

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LRV

70.9 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1409

HEX

#D9DBE2

RGB

217, 219, 226

HSL

227°, 13%, 87%

Family

Grays

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Violet Dusk FAQ

What undertone does Violet Dusk have?

Violet Dusk is a light cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Violet Dusk?

Violet Dusk has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Violet Dusk in other brands?

Glidden: Rare Orchid (PPG1169-2), 99%; PPG: Billowing Clouds (PPG1041-3), 98%; Behr: Petal Tip (MQ3-30), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Starry Night (SW 6540), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Starry Night (HGSW6540), 97%; Valspar: Highland Winds (8004-45A), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Frosty Fog (DE5917), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Violet Dusk?

The HEX code of Violet Dusk (1409) is #D9DBE2, RGB 217, 219, 226. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.