Violet Pearl 1451 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4D0D1, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Pepper from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4D0D1 · 1451
Violet Pearl
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Pearl Technical Profile
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Violet Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Pearl 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 Pearl
Nearly identical
ValsparWhite Pepper
White Pepper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Balanced
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Morn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rock Crystal
Behr
Nearly identical
Sensitive Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cool Elegance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
Genesis
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Pearl
#D4D0D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Pearl 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 Pearl.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Pearl have?
Violet Pearl by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Violet Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Pearl are White Pepper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Balanced by PPG (a near-identical match), Wisdom Grey by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Pearl'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 Pearl?
Violet Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.7, 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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Why Violet Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.