Pageant Pansy 13-20 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #705C79, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Princely Violet from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #705C79 · 13-20
Pageant Pansy
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pageant Pansy Technical Profile
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Pageant Pansy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pageant Pansy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPageant Pansy
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPrincely Violet
Princely Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Plummy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Shade
Behr
Very similar
Purple Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Fire and Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jubilation
Vista Paint
Very similar
Majestic Plum
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pageant Pansy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pageant Pansy
#705C79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D6B93
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pageant Pansy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pageant Pansy 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 Pageant Pansy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pageant Pansy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pageant Pansy have?
Pageant Pansy by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pageant Pansy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pageant Pansy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pageant Pansy are Princely Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Regal Purple by Kilz (a very close match), Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pageant Pansy'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 Pageant Pansy?
Pageant Pansy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pageant Pansy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.