Purple Earth 1004-7A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B5457, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Rocks from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6B5457 · 1004-7A
Purple Earth
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B5457
RGB107, 84, 87
Estimated LRV10.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#6E585B
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Wood .05
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#6F595D
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Colors That Work With Purple Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Earth
#6B5457
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#917361
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Earth 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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Purple Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Earth have?
Purple Earth by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Purple Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Earth are River Rocks by Behr (a close digital match), Ripe Fig by Behr (a close digital match), Wood .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purple Earth'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 Purple Earth?
Purple Earth has a estimated lightness value of 10.2, 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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