Purpling Dawn 1001-6B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9CFDF, estimated LRV 65 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scent of Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D9CFDF · 1001-6B
Purpling Dawn
65%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purpling Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9CFDF
RGB217, 207, 223
Estimated LRV64.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Purpling Dawn
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Scent of Purple
PPG
#DCD2E1
Close digital match
Mountain’s Majesty
Vista Paint
#D7CFE0
Close digital match
Beach Plum
Benjamin Moore
#DACDDC
Close digital match
Mountain's Majesty
Hirshfield's
#D8D0E3
Close digital match
Alpine Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#DED3E6
Close digital match
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
#E0D6E6
Close digital match
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
#D5CFDE
Close digital match
Dusty Lilac
Behr
#D6D1E2
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Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CBDF
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#E3DBF2
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#CCC8CE
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Colors That Work With Purpling Dawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purpling Dawn
#D9CFDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purpling Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purpling Dawn 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
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Purpling Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purpling Dawn have?
Purpling Dawn by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Purpling Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purpling Dawn are Scent of Purple by PPG (a close digital match), Mountain’s Majesty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dusky Lilac by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purpling Dawn'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 Purpling Dawn?
Purpling Dawn has a estimated lightness value of 64.7, 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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Why Purpling Dawn's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.