Purple Earth 1004-7A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B5457, 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.
Ref. #6B5457 · 1004-7A
Purple Earth
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Earth Technical Profile
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Purple Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPurple Earth
Nearly identical
BehrRiver Rocks
River Rocks
Behr
Nearly identical
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Deepest Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wild Cranberry
PPG
Very similar
Bourbon Truffle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tender Hearted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Amazon Soil
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Very similar
Madder
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Earth
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Purple Earth.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Earth are River Rocks by Behr (a near-identical match), Ripe Fig by Behr (a near-identical match), Wood .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Earth's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.