Dulcinea 8001-47A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DFDEEC, estimated 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.
Valspar · #DFDEEC · 8001-47A
Dulcinea
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dulcinea Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFDEEC
RGB223, 222, 236
Estimated LRV74.0
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
#DDDCE9
Close digital match
Mystical Mist
Behr
#E2E2F2
Close digital match
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
#DADBE9
Close digital match
Eyeshadow
Vista Paint
#D9D9E8
Close digital match
Velvet Scarf
PPG
#E3DFEC
Close digital match
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
#D9D9EA
Close digital match
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
#E2E2ED
Close digital match
Lavender Ice
Benjamin Moore
#D7D6E6
Close digital match
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
#DFDCE5
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#E3DBF2
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Dulcinea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dulcinea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dulcinea are Colorado Dawn by Kilz (a close digital match), Mystical Mist by Behr (a close digital match), Iced Amethyst by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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