Kindness 8003-47A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D3D8E5, estimated 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.
Valspar · #D3D8E5 · 8003-47A
Kindness
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kindness Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3D8E5
RGB211, 216, 229
Estimated LRV68.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Kindness
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Celestia Blue
Benjamin Moore
#D1D6E4
Close digital match
Hint Of Violet
Behr
#D1D5E2
Close digital match
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
#D7DDEC
Close digital match
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
#D4D6E4
Close digital match
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
#CCD4E4
Close digital match
Snowy Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
#D3DBEC
Close digital match
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D8DDE6
Similar digital color
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
#CBD6E5
Similar digital color
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
#D9D9EA
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Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
Visible digital difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
Visible digital difference
Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Kindness
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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
Digital 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
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Kindness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kindness have?
Kindness by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the purple 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 Kindness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kindness are Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hint Of Violet by Behr (a close digital match), Whispering Wind by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Kindness's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.