Midsummer Twilight by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #BBAFBD · 4001-3C

Midsummer Twilight

45%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BBAFBD, LRV 45 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Dawn from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Midsummer Twilight Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBAFBD
RGB187, 175, 189
LRV44.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Midsummer Twilight in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Midsummer Twilight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMidsummer Twilight
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVelvet Dawn

Velvet Dawn

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Velvet Dawn

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Exclusive Violet

Behr

Nearly identical

Dusky Heather

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Soft Amulet Violet

PPG

Very similar

African Violet

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Antique Heather

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Silk Scarf

Kilz

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Midsummer Twilight

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Midsummer Twilight

#BBAFBD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD859F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Midsummer Twilight

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Livid Violet

Complement

Trout Gray

Midsummer Twilight Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Purple Earth

Pop

Pink Pizzazz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Velvet Beret

Pop

Swampwater

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Noble Eric

Pop

Polly Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Midsummer Twilight.

Livid Violet

Valspar · 4002-3C

#B8B0BC

Classic Lilac

Valspar · 1002-5C

#B9A6BC

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

Polished Silver

Valspar · 4008-1B

#B4B8B7

Twilight Mauve

Valspar · 1001-8A

#BCADB0

Violet Sweet

Valspar · 1003-6A

#C3A9C6

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Midsummer Twilight — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Midsummer Twilight have?
Midsummer Twilight by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midsummer Twilight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midsummer Twilight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midsummer Twilight are Velvet Dawn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Velvet Dawn by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Heather Hill by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midsummer Twilight'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 Midsummer Twilight?
Midsummer Twilight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, 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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