Soft Violet PPL-53 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9E6E2, 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.
Ref. #E9E6E2 · PPL-53
Soft Violet
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Violet Technical Profile
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Soft Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Violet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFaded Gray
Faded Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arctic Cotton
PPG
Nearly identical
Iced Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
A la Mode
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heirloom Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Felicity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Violet
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Soft Violet.
More off-white colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Violet are Faded Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Arctic Cotton by PPG (a near-identical match), Iced Silver by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.