Kindness 8003-47A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D3D8E5, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celestia Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3D8E5 · 8003-47A
Kindness
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Kindness in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kindness in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparKindness
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCelestia Blue
Celestia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hint Of Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snowy Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
Very similar
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kindness in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kindness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kindness are Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hint Of Violet by Behr (a near-identical match), Whispering Wind by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kindness'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 Kindness?
Kindness has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.