Purple Phantom 1001-3B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #917AA4, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Intuition from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #917AA4 · 1001-3B
Purple Phantom
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Phantom Technical Profile
HEX Code#917AA4
RGB145, 122, 164
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Purple Phantom
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lilac Intuition
Behr
#967CA7
Close digital match
Regal Jewel
Vista Paint
#8C75A2
Similar digital color
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
#8A779A
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Kilz
#8A7AAA
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Charmed Violet
Benjamin Moore
#947AB1
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RAL
#8673A1
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PPG
#8478A0
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#897D9D
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Sherwin-Williams
#937496
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Imagine That
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#947C98
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#8D8089
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Colors That Work With Purple Phantom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Phantom
#917AA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Phantom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Phantom 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
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Purple Phantom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Phantom have?
Purple Phantom by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Phantom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Phantom are Lilac Intuition by Behr (a close digital match), Regal Jewel by Vista Paint (a very close match), Pale Eggplant by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Phantom'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 Phantom?
Purple Phantom has a estimated lightness value of 22.6, 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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Why Purple Phantom's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.