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Ref. #655D7A · 4001-8C

Success

12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Success 4001-8C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #655D7A, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Passage from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Success Technical Profile

HEX Code#655D7A
RGB101, 93, 122
LRV12.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Success in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Success in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSuccess
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPurple Passage

Purple Passage

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grapes of Wrath

Vista Paint

Very similar

Purple Gumball

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Grapes of Wrath

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wine Hour

Kilz

Very similar

Gemmed

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nightshade Violet

PPG

Very similar

Darkest Grape

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Plum Shade

Behr

Very similar

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Very similar

Wine Dark

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Success

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Success

Complement

Oak Grove

Success Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cosmic Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gleaming Tan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parakeet Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Success.

Metropolis Lilac

Valspar · 4001-6C

#645D79

Dark Night

Valspar · 4003-4C

#5E6576

Celestial Mystery

Valspar · 4002-6C

#59627E

Boysenberry Jam

Valspar · 4002-4C

#635D6C

Whale Watching

Valspar · 8004-46F

#636A74

Smoky Pitch

Valspar · 4007-4B

#606E79

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Success — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Success have?
Success by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Success in your own space before committing.
What colors match Success from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Success are Purple Passage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grapes of Wrath by Vista Paint (a very close match), Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Success'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 Success?
Success has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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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.

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