Wild Lavender 1002-3B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A685A8, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baroness from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A685A8 · 1002-3B
Wild Lavender
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Wild Lavender Technical Profile
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Wild Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWild Lavender
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaroness
Baroness
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Violet Eclipse
PPG
Nearly identical
Fruit Smoothie
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fashionably Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plum-Med Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fashionably Plum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Reserve
Behr
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Lavender
#A685A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Lavender 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 Wild Lavender.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Lavender have?
Wild Lavender by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Lavender are Baroness by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Violet Eclipse by PPG (a near-identical match), Fruit Smoothie by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Wild Lavender'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 Wild Lavender?
Wild Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.7, 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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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 Wild Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.