Canton Purple 1003-7B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8B7083, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burgundy Frost from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8B7083 · 1003-7B
Canton Purple
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Canton Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B7083
RGB139, 112, 131
Estimated LRV18.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Canton Purple
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
#8C7284
Close digital match
Charming Violet
Hirshfield's
#8C7281
Close digital match
Phantom Hue
Behr
#856E81
Close digital match
Charming Violet
Vista Paint
#8D7280
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Frosted Mulberry
PPG
#847083
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Dunn-Edwards
#91788C
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Plum Dandy
Sherwin-Williams
#8B6878
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Dutch Boy
#937986
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Aplomb
Benjamin Moore
#95727E
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Pastel Violet
RAL
#A47D90
Visible digital difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
#8D8089
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Canton Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Canton Purple
#8B7083
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC828B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Canton Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Canton Purple 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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Canton Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Canton Purple have?
Canton Purple by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Canton Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Canton Purple are Burgundy Frost by Kilz (a close digital match), Charming Violet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Phantom Hue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Canton Purple'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 Canton Purple?
Canton Purple has a estimated lightness value of 18.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Canton Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.