Soul Sister 8003-48C is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ACAEC4, 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.
Ref. #ACAEC4 · 8003-48C
Soul Sister
43%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soul Sister Technical Profile
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Soul Sister in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soul Sister in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSoul Sister
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Lilac
Spring Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Upscale
Behr
Very similar
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Madder Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Very similar
Violet Daze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Luster Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Violet Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soul Sister
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Soul Sister.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soul Sister in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soul Sister from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soul Sister are Spring Lilac by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Soul Sister's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.