Timid Violet 4001-3A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8E3E2, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Patience from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E3E2 · 4001-3A
Timid Violet
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timid Violet Technical Profile
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Timid Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timid Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTimid Violet
Nearly identical
BehrPatience
Patience
Behr
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Milk And Cookies
PPG
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chalky Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timid Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timid Violet
#E8E3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timid Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timid Violet 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 Timid Violet.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Timid Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timid Violet have?
Timid Violet by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Timid Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timid Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timid Violet are Patience by Behr (a near-identical match), Collector'S White by Kilz (a near-identical match), Clytemnestra by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Timid 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 Timid Violet?
Timid Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Timid Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.