Will o' the Wisp 8001-48B is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6D0E8, 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.
Ref. #D6D0E8 · 8001-48B
Will o' the Wisp
65%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Will o' the Wisp Technical Profile
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Will o' the Wisp in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Will o' the Wisp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWill o' the Wisp
Nearly identical
PPGIced Purple
Iced Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Shimmering Sky
Dunn-Edwards
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
Sleepy Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Will o' the Wisp in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Shimmering Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Potentially Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Will o' the Wisp's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.