Purple Dragon 1247-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6BEDD, LRV 54 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Hibiscus from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6BEDD · 1247-4
Purple Dragon
54%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Dragon Technical Profile
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Purple Dragon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Dragon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurple Dragon
Nearly identical
ValsparPurple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
Nearly identical
February Amethyst
Kilz
Nearly identical
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavender Bliss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Evocative Antonia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Romantic Poetry
Behr
Very similar
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Dragon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Dragon
#C6BEDD
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.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Dragon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Dragon 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 Purple Dragon.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Dragon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Dragon have?
Purple Dragon 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 Purple Dragon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Dragon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Dragon are Purple Hibiscus by Valspar (a near-identical match), February Amethyst by Kilz (a near-identical match), Candied Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Dragon'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 Purple Dragon?
Purple Dragon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Dragon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.