Sonic Plum 4002-10C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #815A92, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #815A92 · 4002-10C
Sonic Plum
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sonic Plum Technical Profile
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Sonic Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonic Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSonic Plum
Nearly identical
PPGRoyal Lilac
Royal Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Cabaret
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Full Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Passionate Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Tulips
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poets Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Fire and Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Orchid Orchestra
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonic Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonic Plum
#815A92
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6799D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonic Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonic Plum 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 Sonic Plum.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonic Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonic Plum have?
Sonic Plum 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 Sonic Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonic Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonic Plum are Royal Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Cabaret by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Full Glass by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sonic Plum'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 Sonic Plum?
Sonic Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Sonic Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.