Ref. #706C9B · C-1248
Purple Spire
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Spire Technical Profile
What color is Purple Spire? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #706C9B. Colors similar to Purple Spire include Hirshfield's Purple Spire, Sherwin-Williams Forget‐Me‐Not, Behr Peruvian Violet. Purple Spire has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Purple Spire creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Purple Spire pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Purple Spire
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Spire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Spire
#706C9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Spire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Spire 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 Spire.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Spire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Spire have?
Purple Spire by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Purple Spire from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Spire by Hirshfield's (#746F9D), Forget‐Me‐Not by Sherwin-Williams (#716998), Peruvian Violet by Behr (#6A6C9D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Spire?
Purple Spire has an LRV of 16.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Spire's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.