Calm Cupid 8003-2C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CFBCC3, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Finery from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CFBCC3 · 8003-2C
Calm Cupid
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calm Cupid Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFBCC3
RGB207, 188, 195
Estimated LRV53.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Calm Cupid
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mauve Finery
Sherwin-Williams
#CBB8C0
Close digital match
Elusive Violet
Dunn-Edwards
#D4C0C5
Close digital match
High Society
PPG
#CAB7C0
Close digital match
Queen'S Tart
Behr
#D3BCC5
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Coco Plum
Dutch Boy
#D7C2C7
Close digital match
Homespun Charm
Benjamin Moore
#CEBABC
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#CBBEC7
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Colors That Work With Calm Cupid
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm Cupid
#CFBCC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8A85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm Cupid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm Cupid 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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Calm Cupid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm Cupid have?
Calm Cupid by Valspar has a neutral 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 Calm Cupid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Cupid are Mauve Finery by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Elusive Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), High Society by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Calm Cupid'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 Calm Cupid?
Calm Cupid has a estimated lightness value of 53.2, 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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Why Calm Cupid's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.