Soft Dusty Violet 10RB 42/072 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0ABBA, LRV 42 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Violet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0ABBA · 10RB 42/072
Soft Dusty Violet
42%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Dusty Violet Technical Profile
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Soft Dusty Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Dusty Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Dusty Violet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpring Violet
Spring Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Bloom
Behr
Nearly identical
Lap of Luxury
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Livid Violet
Valspar
Very similar
Healing Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Winter Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
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 Soft Dusty Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Dusty Violet
#B0ABBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Dusty Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Dusty 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Dusty 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.
Soft Dusty Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Dusty Violet have?
Soft Dusty Violet by PPG 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 Soft Dusty Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Dusty Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Dusty Violet are Spring Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lilac Bloom by Behr (a near-identical match), Lap of Luxury by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Dusty 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 Soft Dusty Violet?
Soft Dusty Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Dusty Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.