Soul Sister 8003-48C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ACAEC4, estimated LRV 43 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #ACAEC4 · 8003-48C
Soul Sister
43%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soul Sister Technical Profile
HEX Code#ACAEC4
RGB172, 174, 196
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spring Lilac
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#B1B3CB
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#A5AABF
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#A7B2D4
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#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Soul Sister
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soul Sister
#ACAEC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soul Sister
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soul Sister 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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Soul Sister — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soul Sister have?
Soul Sister 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 Soul Sister from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soul Sister are Spring Lilac by PPG (a close digital match), Timeless Lilac by PPG (a very close match), Upscale by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soul Sister'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 Soul Sister?
Soul Sister has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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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