Sweet Violet 4002-8A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A1A4C5, estimated LRV 38 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Paradise from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A1A4C5 · 4002-8A
Sweet Violet
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Sweet Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1A4C5
RGB161, 164, 197
Estimated LRV38.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sweet Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Violet
#A1A4C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Violet Room Palettes
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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 Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Violet have?
Sweet Violet by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Violet are Purple Paradise by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Luxe Lilac by Behr (a very close match), Fortune by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Violet'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 Violet?
Sweet Violet has a estimated lightness value of 38.2, 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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