Dulcinea 8001-47A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DFDEEC, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorado Dawn from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFDEEC · 8001-47A
Dulcinea
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dulcinea Technical Profile
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Dulcinea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dulcinea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDulcinea
Nearly identical
KilzColorado Dawn
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mystical Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Velvet Scarf
PPG
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavender Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dulcinea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dulcinea
#DFDEEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dulcinea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dulcinea 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dulcinea.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dulcinea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dulcinea have?
Dulcinea by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dulcinea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dulcinea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dulcinea are Colorado Dawn by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mystical Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Iced Amethyst by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dulcinea'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 Dulcinea?
Dulcinea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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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Why Dulcinea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.