Ref. #7C6B76 · 13-19
Purple Dusk
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Dusk Technical Profile
What color is Purple Dusk? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7C6B76. Colors similar to Purple Dusk include Vista Paint Victorian Violet, Hirshfield's Victorian Violet, Benjamin Moore Bonne Nuit. Purple Dusk has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Purple Dusk creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Purple Dusk pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Purple Dusk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Victorian Violet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Victorian Violet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bonne Nuit
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bitter Briar
Behr
Nearly identical
Simple Plum
Valspar
Very similar
Patchwork Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Wine
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Auguste Bronze Met.
MPC
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Dusk
#7C6B76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4767D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Dusk 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 Dusk.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Dusk have?
Purple Dusk by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Purple Dusk from other brands?
The closest matches are Victorian Violet by Vista Paint (#7A6975), Victorian Violet by Hirshfield's (#7B6A77), Bonne Nuit by Benjamin Moore (#7D6B74). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Dusk?
Purple Dusk has an LRV of 16.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Purple Dusk
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 Purple Dusk's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.