Purple Stripe 1003-3B is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AE7DA7, LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Hyacinth from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE7DA7 · 1003-3B
Purple Stripe
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Stripe Technical Profile
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Purple Stripe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Stripe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPurple Stripe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePurple Hyacinth
Purple Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Victorian Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Favorite Things
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cactus Flower
Behr
Nearly identical
Orchid Petals
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pleasant Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baroness
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pleasant Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Heather Glen
PPG
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Stripe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Stripe
#AE7DA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8593
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Stripe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Stripe 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 Stripe.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Stripe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Stripe have?
Purple Stripe by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Stripe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Stripe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Stripe are Purple Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Victorian Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Favorite Things by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Stripe'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 Stripe?
Purple Stripe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Stripe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.