Skip to main content
Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428

Wood Violet

Benjamin Moore

1428

About Wood Violet by Benjamin Moore

Wood Violet 1428 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 8% and hue near 256° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 7.6%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #504c5b

RGB: 80, 76, 91

Hue256°

Saturation9%

Lightness33%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Wood Violet 1428 a warm or cool color?
Wood Violet by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Wood Violet?
Wood Violet sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 256°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Wood Violet?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 256°. The hex value is #504c5b. The RGB value is 80, 76, 91.
Is Wood Violet better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Wood Violet has brightness around 8%. 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 Wood Violet?
You can match Wood 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 Wood Violet work best in a home?
Wood 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 Wood Violet compare to a pure white paint?
Wood Violet is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral 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 Wood Violet in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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