Misty Violet 1247-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBD7E4, LRV 69 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispered Lilac from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBD7E4 · 1247-3
Misty Violet
69%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Misty Violet Technical Profile
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Misty Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misty Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMisty Violet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWhispered Lilac
Whispered Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Perfection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lilac Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Perfection
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mauve Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tranquil Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Violet
#DBD7E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Violet 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 Misty Violet.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misty Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Violet have?
Misty Violet by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Misty Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misty Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misty Violet are Whispered Lilac by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Perfection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lilac Whisper by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misty Violet'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 Misty Violet?
Misty Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Misty Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.