Ref. #D3D8E5 · 8003-47A
Kindness
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kindness Technical Profile
What color is Kindness? It's a light cool purple with the hex code #D3D8E5. Colors similar to Kindness include Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue, Behr Hint Of Violet, Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind. Kindness has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Kindness sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Kindness
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kindness
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kindness
#D3D8E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kindness
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kindness 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 Kindness.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kindness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kindness have?
Kindness by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Kindness from other brands?
The closest matches are Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (#D1D6E4), Hint Of Violet by Behr (#D1D5E2), Whispering Wind by Benjamin Moore (#D6DBE7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Kindness?
Kindness has an LRV of 68.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kindness's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.