Violet Dusk 1409 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DADCE3, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rising Star from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DADCE3 · 1409
Violet Dusk
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Dusk Technical Profile
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Violet Dusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreViolet Dusk
Nearly identical
ValsparRising Star
Rising Star
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rare Orchid
PPG
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavender Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Will O The Wisp
Behr
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Dusk
#DADCE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Dusk 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 Violet Dusk.
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 Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Dusk have?
Violet Dusk by Benjamin Moore 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 Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Dusk are Rising Star by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rare Orchid by PPG (a near-identical match), Romance in Bloom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Dusk'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 Dusk?
Violet Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.6, 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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Why Violet Dusk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.