Wood Violet 1428 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #514D5C, LRV 10 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sliced Eggplant from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #514D5C · 1428
Wood Violet
10%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Wood Violet Technical Profile
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Wood Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wood 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 MooreWood Violet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySliced Eggplant
Sliced Eggplant
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Parlor
PPG
Very similar
Extravagance
Behr
Very similar
Jazlyn
Hirshfield's
Very similar
India Ink
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Fury
Valspar
Very similar
Blackwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wood Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Violet
#514D5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A5884
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood 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 Wood 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.
Wood Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Violet have?
Wood 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 Wood Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wood Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wood Violet are Sliced Eggplant by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Night Night by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Quixotic Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Wood 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 Wood Violet?
Wood Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wood Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.