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 Technical Profile

What color is Midsummer Twilight? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BBAFBD. Colors similar to Midsummer Twilight include Vista Paint Velvet Dawn, Hirshfield's Velvet Dawn, Hirshfield's Heather Hill. Midsummer Twilight has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Midsummer Twilight depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Midsummer Twilight pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#BBAFBD
RGB187, 175, 189
LRV44.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Midsummer Twilight

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Velvet Dawn

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Velvet Dawn

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Exclusive Violet

Behr

Nearly identical

Violette Blue Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Cloudberry

PPG

Very similar

African Violet

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Antique Heather

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
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

Spring Violet

Complement

Camping Tent

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.

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

Midsummer Twilight — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Midsummer Twilight have?
Midsummer Twilight by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Midsummer Twilight from other brands?
The closest matches are Velvet Dawn by Vista Paint (#BBAEBA), Velvet Dawn by Hirshfield's (#BDB0BC), Heather Hill by Hirshfield's (#BBB0BB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midsummer Twilight?
Midsummer Twilight has an LRV of 44.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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