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.
Ref. #A57A8D · 1005-5B
Purple Plumage
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Plumage Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Purple Plumage 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 Plumage.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Plumage's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.