Violet Sweet 1003-6A is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C3A9C6, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Birthday Wishes from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C3A9C6 · 1003-6A
Violet Sweet
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Sweet Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3A9C6
RGB195, 169, 198
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
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 →
Birthday Wishes
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#C7ABCB
Close digital match
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#C2A4C2
Close digital match
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#BBA4C2
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#CDADCB
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Colors That Work With Violet Sweet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Sweet
#C3A9C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Sweet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Sweet 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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Violet Sweet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Sweet have?
Violet Sweet by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Violet Sweet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Sweet are Birthday Wishes by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Novel Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fashion Pink by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Violet Sweet'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 Violet Sweet?
Violet Sweet has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, 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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