Fancy Pansy 7163 is a purple paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E6DEEE, LRV 75 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lingering Lilac from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6DEEE · 7163
Fancy Pansy
75%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fancy Pansy Technical Profile
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Fancy Pansy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fancy Pansy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintFancy Pansy
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLingering Lilac
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Tinge
PPG
Nearly identical
Mauve Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fancy Pansy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fancy Pansy
#E6DEEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fancy Pansy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fancy Pansy 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Fancy Pansy.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fancy Pansy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fancy Pansy have?
Fancy Pansy by Vista Paint 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 Fancy Pansy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fancy Pansy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fancy Pansy are Lingering Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fairytale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fancy Pansy'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 Fancy Pansy?
Fancy Pansy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fancy Pansy's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.