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Valspar Gentle Violet

4002-3A · #DFDADE · LRV ~71.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (~99% proximity)

Gentle Violet (4002-3A) is a light cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 71.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gentle Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

71.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

4002-3A

HEX

#DFDADE

RGB

223, 218, 222

HSL

312°, 7%, 86%

Family

Grays

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Gentle Violet FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Violet have?

Gentle Violet is a light cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Gentle Violet?

Gentle Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gentle Violet in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Lite Lavender (SW 6554), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lite Lavender (HGSW6554), ~99% proximity; Behr: Mystical Mist (PR-W1), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Majestic Mauve (2115-60), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2), ~98% proximity; PPG: Smoky Orchid (PPG1179-2), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Lake (DE6379), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Blackened (No. 2011), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gentle Violet?

The HEX code of Gentle Violet (4002-3A) is #DFDADE, RGB 223, 218, 222. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.