Valspar Classical Violet 4001-4B: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 17

Classical Violet (4001-4B) is a dark purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 17.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Purple Dusk (95% match).

Compare Classical Violet with other brands

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LRV

17.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

4001-4B

HEX

#806F7D

RGB

128, 111, 125

HSL

311°, 7%, 47%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Classical Violet in Valspar

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Plum Legacy Valspar · 1002-7B · LRV 19

Simple Plum Valspar · 1001-7B · LRV 16

Purple Sunset Valspar · 8003-2F · LRV 15

Tragic Juliet Valspar · T512 · LRV 18

Purple Suede Valspar · V075-5 · LRV 14

Purple Sunset Valspar · V077-5 · LRV 14

Ashen Violet Valspar · T592 · LRV 18

Gray Grape Valspar · V126-5 · LRV 15

Classical Violet FAQ

What undertone does Classical Violet have?

Classical Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Classical Violet?

Classical Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Classical Violet in other brands?

Glidden: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Bonne Nuit (AF-635), 93%; Behr: Plush Velvet (N100-5), 93%; PPG: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Exclusive Plum (SW 6263), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Exclusive Plum (HGSW6263), 88%; Dunn-Edwards: Muted Berry (DE5977), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Classical Violet?

The HEX code of Classical Violet (4001-4B) is #806F7D, RGB 128, 111, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.