Soft Amulet Violet 50RB 50/079 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4B7C7, LRV 50 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thistled from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4B7C7 · 50RB 50/079
Soft Amulet Violet
50%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Amulet Violet Technical Profile
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Soft Amulet Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Amulet Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Amulet Violet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyThistled
Thistled
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Haze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Midsummer Twilight
Valspar
Very similar
Antique Heather
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Velvet Dawn
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Petal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mauve It
Behr
Very similar
Sweet Scent
Kilz
Very similar
Mauve Finery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Amulet Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Amulet Violet
#C4B7C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Amulet Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Amulet 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 Soft Amulet Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Amulet Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Amulet Violet have?
Soft Amulet Violet by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Soft Amulet Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Amulet Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Amulet Violet are Thistled by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hyacinth Haze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wisteria Wish by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Amulet 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 Soft Amulet Violet?
Soft Amulet Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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 Soft Amulet Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.