Sweet Purple 1003-7C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2889A, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lady Like from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A2889A · 1003-7C
Sweet Purple
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2889A
RGB162, 136, 154
Estimated LRV27.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
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 →
Lady Like
Vista Paint
#A48B9F
Close digital match
Berry Bright
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#A08497
Close digital match
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
#A489A0
Close digital match
Blackberry Mocha
Behr
#9E8692
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PPG
#A489A3
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#A6839C
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#A790A8
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Dunn-Edwards
#B194A6
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Benjamin Moore
#9B84A1
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RAL
#A47D90
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#8D8089
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Colors That Work With Sweet Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Purple
#A2889A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Purple 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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Sweet Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Purple have?
Sweet Purple by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sweet Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Purple are Lady Like by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Berry Bright by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Radiant Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Purple'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 Sweet Purple?
Sweet Purple has a estimated lightness value of 27.6, 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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Why Sweet Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.