Violet Water T12-17 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2D6E6, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chill in the Air from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2D6E6 · T12-17
Violet Water
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Water Technical Profile
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Violet Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrViolet Water
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsChill in the Air
Chill in the Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Celestia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pixie
Kilz
Nearly identical
Violet Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Kindness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lavender Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Water
#D2D6E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Water 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 Water.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Water have?
Violet Water 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 Violet Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Water are Chill in the Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Little Grapette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Water'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 Water?
Violet Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Water's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.