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Ref. #4F546D · 8003-48F

When Worlds Collide

9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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When Worlds Collide 8003-48F is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F546D, LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intergalactic from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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When Worlds Collide Technical Profile

HEX Code#4F546D
RGB79, 84, 109
LRV9.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar

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When Worlds Collide in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to When Worlds Collide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparWhen Worlds Collide
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsIntergalactic

Intergalactic

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Deep Velvet

Kilz

Very similar

Vintage Velvet

Behr

Very similar

Royal Navy

PPG

Very similar

Tranquility

Dutch Boy

Very similar

China Aster

Vista Paint

Very similar

Jet Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

China Aster

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Ripe Berry

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Slate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With When Worlds Collide

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

When Worlds Collide

#4F546D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#70608F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for When Worlds Collide

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mystified

Complement

Beige Grey

When Worlds Collide Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Florentine Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golden Avocado

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More purple colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Royal Iris

PPG · 43RB 07/249

#5D426A

Lily Lavender

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#DCCFE9

I Heart Potion

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Grape Fizz

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#4B2977

Plum's the Word

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#DACEE8

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore · 2071-20

#533D69

When Worlds Collide — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does When Worlds Collide have?
When Worlds Collide by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample When Worlds Collide in your own space before committing.
What colors match When Worlds Collide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to When Worlds Collide are Intergalactic by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Deep Velvet by Kilz (a very close match), Vintage Velvet by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting When Worlds Collide'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 When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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