Purple Whisper 4002-9C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9C6E3, LRV 61 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Lilac from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C6E3 · 4002-9C
Purple Whisper
61%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Whisper Technical Profile
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Purple Whisper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Whisper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPurple Whisper
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLavender Lilac
Lavender Lilac
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Syrian Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Rosy Lavender
Behr
Nearly identical
Plum Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Plum Point
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Glimmerish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Euphoric Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Whisper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Whisper
#D9C6E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE84A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Whisper 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 Whisper.
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 Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Whisper have?
Purple Whisper by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Whisper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Whisper are Lavender Lilac by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Syrian Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Rosy Lavender by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Whisper'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 Whisper?
Purple Whisper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Whisper's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.