Ref. #8B5D7D · MP11309
Purplestone
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purplestone Technical Profile
What color is Purplestone? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #8B5D7D. Colors similar to Purplestone include Behr Peru, Vista Paint Orchid Orchestra, Hirshfield's Immortality. Purplestone has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Purplestone 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, Purplestone 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 Purplestone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purplestone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purplestone
#8B5D7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A47780
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purplestone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purplestone 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Purplestone.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purplestone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purplestone have?
Purplestone by MPC has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Purplestone from other brands?
The closest matches are Peru by Behr (#8E597E), Orchid Orchestra by Vista Paint (#856080), Immortality by Hirshfield's (#945B7F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purplestone?
Purplestone has an LRV of 14.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Purplestone's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.