Violet Mist by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Violet Mist

63%LRV Value
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Violet Mist 1437 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAD1D9, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fostoria Glass Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Violet Mist Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAD1D9
RGB202, 209, 217
LRV63.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Violet Mist in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Violet Mist 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 Mist
Nearly identical
PPGFostoria Glass Blue

Fostoria Glass Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Quartz

Behr

Nearly identical

Moon Sail

Valspar

Nearly identical

Faintest Iris

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Shiny Nickel

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mild Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Serene Setting

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Serene Setting

Vista Paint

Very similar

Northern Sky

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Telegrey 4

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Violet Mist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Violet Mist

#CAD1D9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8685AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Violet Mist

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Twilight Spell

Complement

Silver Splendor

Violet Mist Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ultra Violet

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Blue Gaspe

Pop

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ruby Dusk

Pop

Dried Mustard

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Pure Essence

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North Shore Green

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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Thunder Bay

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Waterloo

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Barely Pear

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Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Violet Mist — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Violet Mist have?
Violet Mist by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Mist are Fostoria Glass Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Quartz by Behr (a near-identical match), Quarzo by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Mist'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 Mist?
Violet Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, 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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