Ref. #655D7A · 4001-8C
Success
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Success Technical Profile
What color is Success? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #655D7A. Colors similar to Success include Sherwin-Williams Purple Passage, Vista Paint Grapes of Wrath, Sherwin-Williams Plummy. Success has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Success creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Success pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Success
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Success
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Success
#655D7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#926D9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Success
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Success 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 Success.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Success — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Success have?
Success by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Success from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Passage by Sherwin-Williams (#645E77), Grapes of Wrath by Vista Paint (#65617C), Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (#675A75). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Success?
Success has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Success's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.