Purple Pansies 7182 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6B6678, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Raisin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B6678 · 7182
Purple Pansies
14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Pansies Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Purple Pansies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Pansies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPurple Pansies
Nearly identical
BehrRoyal Raisin
Royal Raisin
Behr
Nearly identical
Silverado
PPG
Nearly identical
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Violaceous
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Graphite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Boysenberry Jam
Valspar
Very similar
Muted Mulberry
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Pansies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Pansies
#6B6678
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9671A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Pansies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Pansies 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 Purple Pansies.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Pansies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Pansies have?
Purple Pansies by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Pansies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Pansies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Pansies are Royal Raisin by Behr (a near-identical match), Silverado by PPG (a near-identical match), Iris Petal by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Pansies'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 Purple Pansies?
Purple Pansies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
Explore More with Purple Pansies
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 Purple Pansies's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.