Poets Purple RA120-01 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #856691, 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.
Ref. #856691 · RA120-01
Poets Purple
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poets Purple Technical Profile
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Poets Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poets Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPoets Purple
Nearly identical
PPGMirabella
Mirabella
PPG
Nearly identical
Pom Pom Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clematis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Power
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dusky Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Cupid's Dart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Full Glass
Behr
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poets Purple
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poets Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poets Purple 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 Poets Purple.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Poets Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poets Purple have?
Poets Purple by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poets Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poets Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poets Purple are Mirabella by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Poets Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.