Purple Mist 4002-9A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E6DCEA, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fairytale from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #E6DCEA · 4002-9A
Purple Mist
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6DCEA
RGB230, 220, 234
Estimated LRV73.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Purple Mist
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fairytale
Vista Paint
#E4D9E7
Close digital match
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
#E5DBEB
Close digital match
Lilac Frost
PPG
#E8DEEA
Close digital match
Razzberry Fizz
Behr
#E5DBE6
Close digital match
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
#E4DDE9
Close digital match
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
#E0D6E6
Close digital match
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
#E5DBE5
Close digital match
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
#E6DEF0
Close digital match
Sofia
Kilz
#E1D3E6
Similar digital color
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
#E3DBF2
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Calluna
Farrow & Ball
#CCC8CE
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Colors That Work With Purple Mist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Mist
#E6DCEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Mist 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
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Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Mist have?
Purple Mist by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Mist are Fairytale by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fairytale by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Spring Crocus by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purple Mist'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 Mist?
Purple Mist has a estimated lightness value of 73.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Mist's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.