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Ref. #6A74B7 · 7214

Purple Wave

19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Wave 7214 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #6A74B7, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wind Star from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Wave Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A74B7
RGB106, 116, 183
LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Purple Wave in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Wave 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 Wave
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWind Star

Wind Star

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Royal Fortune

Behr

Very similar

King's Robe

PPG

Very similar

Genie

Kilz

Very similar

Gentian

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Indi-Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Waterdrop

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Bedtime Story

Valspar

Very similar

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Pigeon Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Wave

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Wave

#6A74B7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9384AE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Wave

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Purple Wave

Complement

Sassy Green

Purple Wave Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Lilac Luster

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Coast

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

The Open Range

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Purple Wave.

Wind Star

Vista Paint · 1270

#6A73B6

Exotic Beauty

Vista Paint · 7206

#6D6DB1

Regal Azure

Vista Paint · 1277

#6A74AD

Medieval

Vista Paint · 1263

#686AAE

Harbor Blue

Vista Paint · 7270

#5B79AA

Plum Preserve

Vista Paint · 1256

#7C70A9

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Purple Wave — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Wave have?
Purple Wave by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Wave are Wind Star by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Regal Azure by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Royal Fortune by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Wave'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 Wave?
Purple Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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.

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