Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Spring Violet |
| SKU | 2117-50 |
| Hex | #B0ACBB |
| RGB | 176, 172, 187 |
| HSL | 256°, 10%, 70% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Spring Violet
Spring Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Spring Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Spring 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 #B0ACBB in HSL space. Pair Spring 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 Spring Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spring 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 2117-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spring Violet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spring Violet. The nearest is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spring Violet
The closest Behr equivalent of Spring Violet is Lilac Bloom (ICC-98). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Lilac Bloom and you'll get the same color. See the full Lilac Bloom swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spring Violet
At Valspar, the closest color to Spring Violet is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midsummer Twilight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spring Violet
The closest Glidden equivalent of Spring Violet is Soft Dusty Violet (10RB 42/072). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Soft Dusty Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Dusty Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spring Violet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spring Violet is Buffed Plum (1317) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spring Violet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Spring Violet. The nearest is Buffed Plum (1317) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spring Violet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Spring Violet. The nearest is Buffed Plum (1317) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →