Poets Purple RA120-01 is a purple paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #856691, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mirabella from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #856691 · RA120-01
Poets Purple
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poets Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#856691
RGB133, 102, 145
Estimated LRV16.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Poets Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poets Purple
#856691
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA80A1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poets Purple
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poets Purple Room Palettes
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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
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Poets Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poets Purple have?
Poets Purple by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Poets Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poets Purple are Mirabella by PPG (a close digital match), Pom Pom Purple by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Vivid Violet by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Poets Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Poets Purple?
Poets Purple has a estimated lightness value of 16.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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