Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Softened Violet |
| SKU | 1420 |
| Hex | #8085B4 |
| RGB | 128, 133, 180 |
| HSL | 234°, 26%, 60% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Softened Violet
Softened Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Softened Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Softened Violet within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8085B4 in HSL space. Pair Softened Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Softened Violet from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1420 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Softened Violet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Softened Violet. The nearest is Venture Violet (SW 6970) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Venture Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Softened Violet
At Behr, the closest color to Softened Violet is Live Jazz (S570-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Live Jazz swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Softened Violet
At Valspar, the closest color to Softened Violet is Plush (8001-47E) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Softened Violet
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Softened Violet is Magical Moment (PPG17-06). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Magical Moment and you'll get the same color. See the full Magical Moment swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Softened Violet
The closest Glidden equivalent of Softened Violet is Magical Moment (PPG17-06). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Magical Moment and you'll get the same color. See the full Magical Moment swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Softened Violet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Softened Violet is Fanciful Violet (142-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fanciful Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Softened Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Softened Violet. The nearest is Enchanting Sky (DE5900) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanting Sky swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Softened Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Softened Violet. The nearest is Regal Azure (1277) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 21 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Regal Azure swatch →