Dusky Purple 1003-5A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #836484, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Orchestra from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #836484 · 1003-5A
Dusky Purple
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusky Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#836484
RGB131, 100, 132
Estimated LRV15.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Dusky Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Purple
#836484
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4778F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky 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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Dusky Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Purple have?
Dusky 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 Dusky Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Purple are Orchid Orchestra by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Orchid Orchestra by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Showstopper by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dusky 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 Dusky Purple?
Dusky Purple has a estimated lightness value of 15.6, 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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