Sweet Purple 1003-7C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2889A, 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.
Ref. #A2889A · 1003-7C
Sweet Purple
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Purple Technical Profile
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Sweet Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet Purple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLady Like
Lady Like
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Berry Bright
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blackberry Mocha
Behr
Very similar
Pale Plum
PPG
Very similar
Plum-Med Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Berry Bloom
Kilz
Very similar
Grapevine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Carolina Plum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Purple
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet Purple.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Purple are Lady Like by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Berry Bright by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Radiant Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sweet Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.