Purplicious 4004-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #94A5D2, LRV 38 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Hyacinth from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #94A5D2 · 4004-8A
Purplicious
38%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purplicious Technical Profile
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Purplicious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purplicious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPurplicious
Nearly identical
PPGFresh Hyacinth
Fresh Hyacinth
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Thistle
Behr
Nearly identical
Slow Dance
Kilz
Nearly identical
Periwinkle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Neptune'S Folly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Skies Today
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pressed Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purplicious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purplicious
#94A5D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B80B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purplicious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purplicious 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 Purplicious.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purplicious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purplicious have?
Purplicious by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purplicious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purplicious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purplicious are Fresh Hyacinth by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Thistle by Behr (a near-identical match), Slow Dance by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purplicious'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 Purplicious?
Purplicious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, 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 Purplicious's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.