Purple Fury 4001-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5F5561, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Grape from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F5561 · 4001-4C
Purple Fury
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Fury Technical Profile
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Purple Fury in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Fury in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPurple Fury
Nearly identical
BehrGrand Grape
Grand Grape
Behr
Nearly identical
Night Vineyard
PPG
Very similar
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Very similar
Smoky Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mythic
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Trinket
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Muted Mulberry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Muted Mulberry
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Fury
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Fury
#5F5561
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C5D7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Fury
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Fury 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 Fury.
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 Fury — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Fury have?
Purple Fury 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 Fury in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Fury from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Fury are Grand Grape by Behr (a near-identical match), Preservation Plum by Behr (a near-identical match), Preservation Plum by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Fury'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 Fury?
Purple Fury has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Fury's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.