Macaw 8003-48D is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8E91AB, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Come Catch Me from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8E91AB · 8003-48D
Macaw
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Macaw Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E91AB
RGB142, 145, 171
Estimated LRV28.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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 Macaw
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Come Catch Me
Dutch Boy
#9192A8
Close digital match
Lavender Spectacle
Hirshfield's
#9392AD
Close digital match
Violet Verbena
PPG
#898CA3
Similar digital color
Charcoal Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#9497B3
Similar digital color
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
#8F90B1
Similar digital color
Lavender Spectacle
Vista Paint
#9491AB
Similar digital color
Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
#8990A3
Similar digital color
Gothic Purple
Behr
#88869D
Similar digital color
Lavender Herb
Kilz
#9AA0BB
Similar digital color
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
#8D8089
Visible digital difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
#8B8A8C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Macaw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macaw
#8E91AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macaw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macaw 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
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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Macaw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macaw have?
Macaw by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Macaw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macaw are Come Catch Me by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lavender Spectacle by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Violet Verbena by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Macaw'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 Macaw?
Macaw has a estimated lightness value of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Macaw's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.