Magic Carpet 1248-6 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9488BE, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star of Persia from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9488BE · 1248-6
Magic Carpet
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Magic Carpet Technical Profile
HEX Code#9488BE
RGB148, 136, 190
Estimated LRV27.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Magic Carpet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magic Carpet
#9488BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magic Carpet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magic Carpet 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
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Magic Carpet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magic Carpet have?
Magic Carpet by PPG 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 Magic Carpet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magic Carpet are Star of Persia by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Brave Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Grapolicious by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Magic Carpet'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 Magic Carpet?
Magic Carpet has a estimated lightness value of 27.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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