Rare Wine 1011-9 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4D404A, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Orbit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D404A · 1011-9
Rare Wine
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Rare Wine Technical Profile
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Rare Wine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rare Wine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRare Wine
Nearly identical
BehrPlum Orbit
Plum Orbit
Behr
Nearly identical
My Place or Yours?
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
My Place or Yours?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nighttime Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nightshade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rare Wine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rare Wine
#4D404A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#734D57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rare Wine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rare Wine 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rare Wine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rare Wine have?
Rare Wine by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rare Wine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rare Wine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rare Wine are Plum Orbit by Behr (a near-identical match), My Place or Yours? by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), My Place or Yours? by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rare Wine'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 Rare Wine?
Rare Wine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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 Rare Wine's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.