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Benjamin Moore Softened Violet

1420 · #8085B4 · LRV ~24.7

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Magical Moment (~97% proximity)

Softened Violet (1420) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Magical Moment (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Softened Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

24.7 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

1420

HEX

#8085B4

RGB

128, 133, 180

HSL

234°, 26%, 60%

Family

Blues

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Softened Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Softened Violet?

Softened Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Softened Violet in other brands?

Glidden: Magical Moment (PPG17-06), ~97% proximity; PPG: Magical Moment (PPG17-06), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Plush (8001-47E), ~90% proximity; Behr: Carriage Ride (P550-5), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), ~87% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanting Sky (DE5900), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~75% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Softened Violet?

The HEX code of Softened Violet (1420) is #8085B4, RGB 128, 133, 180. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.