Night Magic Violet 03RB 42/220 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B3A7D3, LRV 42 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Illusion from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3A7D3 · 03RB 42/220
Night Magic Violet
42%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Night Magic Violet Technical Profile
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Night Magic Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Magic Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNight Magic Violet
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGrape Illusion
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grape Illusion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Imperial Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Heather
Behr
Very similar
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Heather Plum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Forever Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Purple Premiere
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Magic Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Magic Violet
#B3A7D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Night Magic Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Magic 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 Night Magic Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Magic Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Magic Violet have?
Night Magic Violet 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 Night Magic Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Magic Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Magic Violet are Grape Illusion by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Grape Illusion by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Possibility by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Night Magic 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 Night Magic Violet?
Night Magic Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Night Magic Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.