When Worlds Collide 8003-48F is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #4F546D, estimated 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.
Valspar · #4F546D · 8003-48F
When Worlds Collide
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
When Worlds Collide Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F546D
RGB79, 84, 109
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to When Worlds Collide
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Intergalactic
Dunn-Edwards
#4D516C
Close digital match
Deep Velvet
Kilz
#4F5872
Similar digital color
Vintage Velvet
Behr
#48516A
Similar digital color
Royal Navy
PPG
#52586D
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Tranquility
Dutch Boy
#4D5575
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China Aster
Vista Paint
#494E61
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Jet Blue
Benjamin Moore
#424B63
Similar digital color
China Aster
Hirshfield's
#444C60
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Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
#3F4666
Visible digital difference
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
#5C5666
Visible digital difference
Slate Grey
RAL
#434750
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With When Worlds Collide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
When Worlds Collide
#4F546D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70608F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
When Worlds Collide 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match When Worlds Collide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to When Worlds Collide are Intergalactic by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why When Worlds Collide's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.