Dusky Lavender 4001-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B2AAC9, LRV 42 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crocus from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2AAC9 · 4001-7C
Dusky Lavender
42%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusky Lavender Technical Profile
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Dusky Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusky Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDusky Lavender
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCrocus
Crocus
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Petunia Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petunia Trail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forever Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Orchid Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Midsummer Dream
Behr
Very similar
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusky Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Lavender
#B2AAC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A485AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dusky Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky Lavender 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 Dusky Lavender.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusky Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Lavender have?
Dusky Lavender by Valspar 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 Dusky Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Lavender are Crocus by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Petunia Trail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Petunia Trail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusky Lavender'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 Dusky Lavender?
Dusky Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusky Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.