Soft Violet 42RB 53/176 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D0B8DA, LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Point from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0B8DA · 42RB 53/176
Soft Violet
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Violet Technical Profile
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Soft Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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 Violet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPlum Point
Plum Point
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Queens Violet
Behr
Very similar
Plum Cake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plum Cake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wishing Well
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lilac Ice
Valspar
Very similar
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Violet
#D0B8DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Violet.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Violet have?
Soft Violet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Violet are Plum Point by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Free Spirit by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Youthful Pink by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Violet?
Soft Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.8, 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 Soft Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.