Violet Sweet 1003-6A is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C3A9C6, 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.
Ref. #C3A9C6 · 1003-6A
Violet Sweet
44%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Sweet Technical Profile
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Violet Sweet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Sweet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparViolet Sweet
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBirthday Wishes
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Novel Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fashion Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heather Feather
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Windsor Purple
PPG
Very similar
Purple Easter Egg
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Heather Feather
Vista Paint
Very similar
Midsummer Dream
Behr
Very similar
Purple Prophet
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Sweet
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Violet Sweet.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet Sweet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Sweet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Sweet are Birthday Wishes by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Novel Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fashion Pink by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violet Sweet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.