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Benjamin Moore Softened Violet
1420 · #8085B4 · LRV 24.7
Compare with other brands: Glidden Magical Moment is a 97% matchSoftened Violet (1420) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 24.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Magical Moment (97% match).
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LRV
24.7 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
1420
HEX
#8085B4
RGB
128, 133, 180
HSL
234°, 26%, 60%
Family
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Softened Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Softened Violet?
Softened Violet has an 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.
What is the closest match to Softened Violet in other brands?
Glidden: Magical Moment (PPG17-06), 97%; PPG: Magical Moment (PPG17-06), 92%; Valspar: Plush (8001-47E), 90%; Behr: Carriage Ride (P550-5), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (SW 6823), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), 87%; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanting Sky (DE5900), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 75%. 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 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.