Spring Violet 2117-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B1ADBC, LRV 43 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Dusty Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1ADBC · 2117-50
Spring Violet
43%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Spring Violet Technical Profile
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Spring Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpring Violet
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Dusty Violet
Soft Dusty Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Lilac Bloom
Behr
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lavender Lake
Valspar
Very similar
Healing Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Winter Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hazy Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Violet
#B1ADBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Spring Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Violet have?
Spring Violet by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spring Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Violet are Soft Dusty Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Lilac Bloom by Behr (a near-identical match), Morning Violet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring 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 Spring Violet?
Spring Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Spring Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.