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Ref. #C6BEE0 · 8001-48C

Purple Hibiscus

54%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Hibiscus 8001-48C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C6BEE0, LRV 54 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Dragon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Hibiscus Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6BEE0
RGB198, 190, 224
LRV54.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar

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Purple Hibiscus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Hibiscus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparPurple Hibiscus
Nearly identical
PPGPurple Dragon

Purple Dragon

PPG

Nearly identical

February Amethyst

Kilz

Nearly identical

Candied Purple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Romantic Poetry

Behr

Very similar

Tinted Iris

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wisteria

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pansy Potpourri

Vista Paint

Very similar

Lavender Bliss

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grape Ice

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Agate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Hibiscus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Hibiscus

#C6BEE0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A383AF

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Hibiscus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Foxgloves

Complement

Honeydew

Purple Hibiscus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Raspberry Wine

Pop

Cosmic Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Velvet Beret

Pop

Gleaming Tan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Parakeet Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Purple Hibiscus.

Iris Moon

Valspar · 4004-9C

#C1C5E6

Playful Petal

Valspar · 1001-4B

#D4C5DE

Celestial Blue

Valspar · 4003-5C

#BBCBE1

Mount Nirvana

Valspar · 8004-45B

#C6CCD6

Stardust Evening

Valspar · 4002-3B

#CECAD3

Silver Dusk

Valspar · 4006-3A

#BECFDA

More purple colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Royal Robe

Dunn-Edwards · DE5972

#614A7B

Peppy Purple

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD04

#744A81

Rose Glow

Behr · 680C-3

#E9CFF7

Royal Iris

PPG · 43RB 07/249

#5D426A

Lily Lavender

Benjamin Moore · 2071-60

#DCCFE9

I Heart Potion

Behr · P100-5

#A670F9

Purple Hibiscus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Hibiscus have?
Purple Hibiscus by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Hibiscus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Hibiscus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Hibiscus are Purple Dragon by PPG (a near-identical match), Lilac Bouquet by PPG (a near-identical match), February Amethyst by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Hibiscus'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 Hibiscus?
Purple Hibiscus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, 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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