Ref. #D6D0E8 · 8001-48B
Will o' the Wisp
65%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Will o' the Wisp Technical Profile
What color is Will o' the Wisp? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #D6D0E8. Colors similar to Will o' the Wisp include Dunn-Edwards Shimmering Sky, MPC Azurine, Sherwin-Williams Potentially Purple. Will o' the Wisp has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Will o' the Wisp sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Will o' the Wisp
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Shimmering Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Azurine
MPC
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mountain's Majesty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pick of the Patch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spring Bouquet
Behr
Very similar
Lily Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Will o' the Wisp
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Will o' the Wisp
#D6D0E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A384AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Will o' the Wisp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Will o' the Wisp 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 Will o' the Wisp.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Will o' the Wisp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Will o' the Wisp have?
Will o' the Wisp by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Will o' the Wisp from other brands?
The closest matches are Shimmering Sky by Dunn-Edwards (#DBD1E8), Azurine by MPC (#D5D2E7), Potentially Purple by Sherwin-Williams (#D1CBDF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Will o' the Wisp?
Will o' the Wisp has an LRV of 65.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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