Magic Carpet 1248-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9488BE, 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.
Ref. #9488BE · 1248-6
Magic Carpet
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Magic Carpet Technical Profile
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Magic Carpet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magic Carpet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMagic Carpet
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsStar of Persia
Star of Persia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grapolicious
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Flower
Behr
Very similar
Crocus Petal Purple
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
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Wonderland
Kilz
Very similar
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magic Carpet
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Magic Carpet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Magic Carpet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magic Carpet have?
Magic Carpet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Magic Carpet in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Magic Carpet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.