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Ref. #E6DCEA · 4002-9A

Purple Mist

74%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Purple Mist 4002-9A is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E6DCEA, 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.

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Purple Mist Technical Profile

HEX Code#E6DCEA
RGB230, 220, 234
LRV73.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar

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Purple Mist in Every Brand

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

ValsparPurple Mist
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFairytale

Fairytale

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fairytale

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lilac Frost

PPG

Nearly identical

Razzberry Fizz

Behr

Nearly identical

Sugarplum

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Divine Lilac

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Spangle

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Lingering Lilac

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sofia

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Mist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Mist

#E6DCEA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A5

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Spring Parade

Complement

Lily Pond

Purple Mist Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Purple Earth

Pop

Rose Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Velvet Beret

Pop

Swampwater

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Greenway

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Purple Mist.

Soft Silk

Valspar · 7004-2

#E2E1E5

Mais Oui

Valspar · 8006-7A

#DFE0E3

Lilac Lane

Valspar · 1002-4B

#E5D3E2

Silver Dust

Valspar · 7004-19

#E2E3E1

April Morning

Valspar · 4001-5A

#DEDCDF

Summer Gray

Valspar · 7006-17

#EAE9E4

More purple colors from other brands

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

In The Spotlight

Behr · M570-1

#F2EAFC

Magical

Sherwin-Williams · 6829

#C0AFD0

Valentine Heart

Behr · 690B-5

#B960DA

Fairytale

Vista Paint · 1238

#E4D9E7

Superstition

Kilz · RH250

#604C7F

Purple Premiere

Dunn-Edwards · DE5969

#B9A0D2

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Mist are Fairytale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fairytale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spring Crocus by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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