Purple Rhapsody 1247-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8278AD, LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bravo! from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8278AD · 1247-6
Purple Rhapsody
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Rhapsody Technical Profile
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Purple Rhapsody in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Rhapsody in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPurple Rhapsody
Nearly identical
ValsparBravo!
Bravo!
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blooming Lilac
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plum Swirl
Behr
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Plum Preserve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cheerful Crocus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Smashed Grape
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Rhapsody
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Rhapsody
#8278AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Rhapsody
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Rhapsody 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 Rhapsody.
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 Rhapsody — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Rhapsody have?
Purple Rhapsody 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 Rhapsody in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Rhapsody from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Rhapsody are Bravo! by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blooming Lilac by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Plum Swirl by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Rhapsody'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 Rhapsody?
Purple Rhapsody has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, 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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Why Purple Rhapsody's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.