Will o' the Wisp 8001-48B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6D0E8, estimated LRV 65 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D6D0E8 · 8001-48B
Will o' the Wisp
65%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Will o' the Wisp Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6D0E8
RGB214, 208, 232
Estimated LRV65.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Will o' the Wisp
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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
Digital 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
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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 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 Will o' the Wisp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Will o' the Wisp are Iced Purple by PPG (a close digital match), Shimmering Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Potentially Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Will o' the Wisp'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 Will o' the Wisp?
Will o' the Wisp has a estimated lightness value of 65.2, 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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