Whipped Plum 4002-9B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DED0E5, LRV 66 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sofia from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DED0E5 · 4002-9B
Whipped Plum
66%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Whipped Plum Technical Profile
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Whipped Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whipped Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWhipped Plum
Nearly identical
KilzSofia
Sofia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sleepy Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heather Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Alpine Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lily Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plum’s the Word
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grape Glimmer
PPG
Nearly identical
Plum's the Word
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rhapsody Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whipped Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whipped Plum
#DED0E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whipped Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whipped Plum 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 Whipped Plum.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whipped Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipped Plum have?
Whipped Plum by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Whipped Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whipped Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whipped Plum are Sofia by Kilz (a near-identical match), Classic Rose by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sleepy Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whipped Plum'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 Whipped Plum?
Whipped Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whipped Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.