Vaguely Violet P540-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E0ECFF, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainy Day from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0ECFF · P540-1
Vaguely Violet
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vaguely Violet Technical Profile
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Vaguely Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vaguely Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVaguely Violet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRainy Day
Rainy Day
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Satin
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Slipstream
Valspar
Very similar
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Very similar
Moondancing
Vista Paint
Very similar
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Very similar
Brush Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beautyberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vaguely Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vaguely Violet
#E0ECFF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A5CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vaguely Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vaguely 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 Vaguely Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vaguely Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vaguely Violet have?
Vaguely Violet by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vaguely Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vaguely Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vaguely Violet are Rainy Day by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), White Satin by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Cloudless by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Vaguely 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 Vaguely Violet?
Vaguely Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.0, 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 Vaguely Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.