Purple Plumage by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #A57A8D · 1005-5B

Purple Plumage

24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Plumage 1005-5B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A57A8D, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Violet from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Plumage Technical Profile

HEX Code#A57A8D
RGB165, 122, 141
LRV23.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Purple Plumage in Every Brand

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

ValsparPurple Plumage
Nearly identical
RALPastel Violet

Pastel Violet

RAL

Nearly identical

Bedford Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Redbluff

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rare Find

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rare Find

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mauve Madness

PPG

Very similar

Ruby Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fusion

Kilz

Very similar

Aplomb

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

First Plum

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Plumage

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Plumage

#A57A8D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Plumage

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lover's Tryst

Complement

Lakeside Pine

Purple Plumage Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sienna Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fiddlehead Fern

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Divot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Purple Plumage.

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Forest Trail

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#A38480

So Long Shadow

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Irish Tea

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#9C8682

Sunrise Over Tahiti

Valspar · 8004-2D

#9A898D

Posh Rose

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#9F727D

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Purple Plumage — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Plumage have?
Purple Plumage by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Plumage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Plumage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Plumage are Pastel Violet by RAL (a near-identical match), Bedford Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Redbluff by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Plumage'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 Plumage?
Purple Plumage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.8, 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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