Benjamin Moore Blue Viola 1424: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 45

Blue Viola (1424) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 45.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Meadow Phlox (97% match).

Compare Blue Viola with other brands

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LRV

45.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1424

HEX

#ACB3CA

RGB

172, 179, 202

HSL

226°, 22%, 73%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Blue Viola in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Blue Viola Benjamin Moore · CC-940 · LRV 46

Freesia Benjamin Moore · 1432 · LRV 44

Enchanted Benjamin Moore · 2070-50 · LRV 45

Blue Orchid Benjamin Moore · 2069-50 · LRV 50

Sunrise Benjamin Moore · 829 · LRV 46

Frozen Canal Benjamin Moore · CC-908 · LRV 47

Oriental Iris Benjamin Moore · 1418 · LRV 51

Heather Field Benjamin Moore · CC-970 · LRV 40

Blue Viola FAQ

What undertone does Blue Viola have?

Blue Viola has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. 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 Blue Viola?

Blue Viola has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 45.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Blue Viola in other brands?

Behr: Meadow Phlox (S540-3), 97%; Glidden: Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4), 96%; PPG: Innuendo (PPG1165-4), 95%; Valspar: Soul Sister (8003-48C), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Madder Blue (DE5926), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (SW 6815), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Awesome Violet (HGSW6815), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 87%. 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 Blue Viola?

The HEX code of Blue Viola (1424) is #ACB3CA, RGB 172, 179, 202. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.