Violet paint colors
More violet shades
1 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Violet at every US brand
3 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full violet lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
About violet
Violet is the saturated heart of the purple family — brighter than mauve, pinker than lilac, named for the woodland flower. It reads punchy in daylight and stays vivid under most artificial light.
Use it on accent walls, painted furniture, a powder-room ceiling, or a child's room where you want full color confidence. Pair with crisp whites, brass, and pale oak. Its mid LRV gives saturation without going dark. Designer alternatives: BM African Violet, SW Forever Lilac, F&B Pelt.