Violet Eclipse 1176-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A387AC, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Lavender from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A387AC · 1176-5
Violet Eclipse
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Eclipse Technical Profile
HEX Code#A387AC
RGB163, 135, 172
Estimated LRV28.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Violet Eclipse
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Eclipse
#A387AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Eclipse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Eclipse Room Palettes
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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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Violet Eclipse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Eclipse have?
Violet Eclipse by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Violet Eclipse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Eclipse are Wild Lavender by Valspar (a close digital match), Baroness by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Plum Shade by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violet Eclipse'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 Violet Eclipse?
Violet Eclipse has a estimated lightness value of 28.1, 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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