Violet Shimmer 90BB 53/129 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C3BED9, LRV 53 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Playful Purple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3BED9 · 90BB 53/129
Violet Shimmer
53%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violet Shimmer Technical Profile
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Violet Shimmer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Shimmer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGViolet Shimmer
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPlayful Purple
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Purple Purity
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Purity
Hirshfield's
Very similar
February Amethyst
Kilz
Very similar
French Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sassy Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Foxgloves
Behr
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Shimmer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Shimmer
#C3BED9
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 Violet Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Shimmer 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 Violet Shimmer.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Shimmer have?
Violet Shimmer by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Violet Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Shimmer are Playful Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Candied Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Purple Purity by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violet Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Violet Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, 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 Violet Shimmer's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.