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.
Ref. #E6DCEA · 4002-9A
Purple Mist
74%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Mist Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Other Valspar colors close to Purple Mist.
More purple colors from other brands
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. 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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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 Mist's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.