Poetic Purple 1010-8 is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5D3A4B, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jester from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #5D3A4B · 1010-8
Poetic Purple
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poetic Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D3A4B
RGB93, 58, 75
Estimated LRV5.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Poetic Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poetic Purple
#5D3A4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#795151
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poetic Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poetic 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
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Poetic Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poetic Purple have?
Poetic Purple by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Poetic Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poetic Purple are Jester by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Purple Stiletto by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Love Potion by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Poetic 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 Poetic Purple?
Poetic Purple has a estimated lightness value of 5.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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