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Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet 2071-20

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

2071-20

About Gentle Violet by Benjamin Moore

Gentle Violet 2071-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 6% and hue near 270° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #523c68

RGB: 82, 60, 104

Hue270°

Saturation27%

Lightness32%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Gentle Violet from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

2071-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Gentle Violet looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gentle Violet 2071-20 a warm or cool color?
Gentle Violet by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gentle Violet?
Gentle Violet sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 270°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gentle Violet?
Brightness is about 6%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 32%. Hue is close to 270°. The hex value is #523c68. The RGB value is 82, 60, 104.
Is Gentle Violet better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gentle Violet has brightness around 6%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Gentle Violet?
You can match Gentle Violet with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Gentle Violet work best in a home?
Gentle Violet works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Gentle Violet compare to a pure white paint?
Gentle Violet is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Gentle Violet in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

2071-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Gentle Violet in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

2071-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Gentle Violet. They add contrast without clashing.

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

2071-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Gentle Violet. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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Sherwin Williams

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Glidden

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ROYAL INDIGO

Glidden

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Plummy

Sherwin Williams

SW6558

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