Violets Are Blue 1246-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7487C6, LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Twist from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7487C6 · 1246-6
Violets Are Blue
25%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violets Are Blue Technical Profile
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Violets Are Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violets Are Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGViolets Are Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparViolet Twist
Violet Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Velvet Curtain
Behr
Nearly identical
Beautified Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Twilight Twinkle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mood Mode
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mood Mode
Hirshfield's
Very similar
California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Serendipity
Kilz
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violets Are Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violets Are Blue
#7487C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D7FB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violets Are Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violets Are Blue 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 Violets Are Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violets Are Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violets Are Blue have?
Violets Are Blue by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Violets Are Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violets Are Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violets Are Blue are Violet Twist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Velvet Curtain by Behr (a near-identical match), Beautified Blue by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violets Are Blue'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 Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violets Are Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.