Syrian Violet 1250-3 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFCAE4, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fragrant Flower from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DFCAE4 · 1250-3
Syrian Violet
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Syrian Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFCAE4
RGB223, 202, 228
Estimated LRV63.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Syrian Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Syrian Violet
#DFCAE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Syrian Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Syrian 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
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Syrian Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Syrian Violet have?
Syrian Violet by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Syrian Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Syrian Violet are Fragrant Flower by Valspar (a close digital match), Little Touch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Purple Whisper by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Syrian 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 Syrian Violet?
Syrian Violet has a estimated lightness value of 63.5, 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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