Pale Purple 8003-1A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDD7DE, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Touch of Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DDD7DE · 8003-1A
Pale Purple
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDD7DE
RGB221, 215, 222
Estimated LRV69.2
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
#DDD7DE
Close digital match
Easter Party
Vista Paint
#DDD8DE
Close digital match
Little Lilac
PPG
#E0D8DF
Close digital match
He Loves Me
Hirshfield's
#E1DBE3
Close digital match
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
#E0DADF
Close digital match
Mystic Fairy
Behr
#DDD4DA
Close digital match
Stardust Ballroom
Dutch Boy
#E0D7DC
Close digital match
Bridal Blush
Kilz
#E2D6DB
Similar digital color
Modest Violet
Dunn-Edwards
#E9E4EF
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Pale Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Purple
#DDD7DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Purple 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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Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Purple have?
Pale Purple 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 Pale Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Purple are Touch of Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Easter Party by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Little Lilac by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Purple'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 Pale Purple?
Pale Purple has a estimated lightness value of 69.2, 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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