Violet Essence ICC-34 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E6E5E6, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moon Lily from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E5E6 · ICC-34
Violet Essence
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Essence Technical Profile
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Violet Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrViolet Essence
Nearly identical
PPGMoon Lily
Moon Lily
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Feathered Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cold Morning
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Essence
#E6E5E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Essence 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 Violet Essence.
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.
Violet Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Essence have?
Violet Essence 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 Violet Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Essence are Moon Lily by PPG (a near-identical match), Gray Whisper by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Dawn by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Essence'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 Violet Essence?
Violet Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.6, 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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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 Violet Essence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.