Gentle Violet 4002-3A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E2DDE1, LRV 73 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is He Loves Me from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2DDE1 · 4002-3A
Gentle Violet
73%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentle Violet Technical Profile
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Gentle Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGentle Violet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHe Loves Me
He Loves Me
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barely Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Softened Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Majestic Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavender Pizzazz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vintage Lamp
Kilz
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Violet
#E2DDE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8591
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Violet 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 Gentle Violet.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Violet have?
Gentle Violet by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Violet are He Loves Me by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lite Lavender by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Barely Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Violet'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 Gentle Violet?
Gentle Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.