Ref. #7D5779 · RH290
Cupid
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cupid Technical Profile
What color is Cupid? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #7D5779. Colors similar to Cupid include Valspar Purple Davenport, Sherwin-Williams Vigorous Violet, Valspar Pensive Plum. Cupid has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Cupid creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cupid pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cupid
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Purple Davenport
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vigorous Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ultra Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Showstopper
Behr
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purplestone
MPC
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Old-Fashioned Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cupid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupid
#7D5779
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C6B7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupid Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Cupid.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cupid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupid have?
Cupid by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cupid from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Davenport by Valspar (#825779), Vigorous Violet by Sherwin-Williams (#7C5A7E), Pensive Plum by Valspar (#7A5B7A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cupid?
Cupid has an LRV of 12.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Cupid
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cupid's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.