Violet Vapor 1180-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5DAE1, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Laugh from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DAE1 · 1180-1
Violet Vapor
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Vapor Technical Profile
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Violet Vapor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Vapor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGViolet Vapor
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLavender Laugh
Lavender Laugh
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Not Quite Purple
Behr
Nearly identical
Ostrich Tail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Misted Plum
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dreamy Heather
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peace and Happiness
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Billowing Clouds
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Vapor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Vapor
#E5DAE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Vapor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Vapor 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 Vapor.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Vapor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Vapor have?
Violet Vapor by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet Vapor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Vapor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Vapor are Lavender Laugh by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Not Quite Purple by Behr (a near-identical match), Ostrich Tail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Vapor'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 Vapor?
Violet Vapor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violet Vapor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.