Valspar
Purple Earth
1004-7A
The low LRV means it will read nearly black in corners. Cream trim and aged wood reveal the purple note better than cool gray furnishings. Let artwork carry some brightness.
Brand
Valspar
Code
1004-7A
Purple Earth in Different Light
Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Red
Strength
Medium
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
358°Red Family
Lightness
33%Dark
Saturation
17%Muted
LRV
7.4LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.
Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Warm Shades
Warm spectrum
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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Mustang
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Gooseberry
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Raspberry Truffle
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Chocolate Soul
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Little Bear
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