Soft Violet PPL-53 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9E6E2, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E9E6E2 · PPL-53
Soft Violet
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9E6E2
RGB233, 230, 226
Estimated LRV79.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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#EAE8E4
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Iced Silver
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A la Mode
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#E7E3DF
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Snowbound
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#EDEAE5
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Heirloom Pink
Valspar
#E4E2DF
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Felicity
Hirshfield's
#E5E4DF
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Dove White
Dutch Boy
#E9E6DF
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Strong White
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Collector'S White
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Colors That Work With Soft Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Violet
#E9E6E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Violet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Violet have?
Soft Violet by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Violet are Faded Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Arctic Cotton by PPG (a close digital match), Iced Silver by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Violet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Violet?
Soft Violet has a estimated lightness value of 79.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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