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Valspar Virtuoso

M215 · #453747 · LRV 4.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Preserve is a 93% match

Virtuoso (M215) is a deep purple from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Preserve (93% match).

Compare Virtuoso with other brands

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LRV

4.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

M215

HEX

#453747

RGB

69, 55, 71

HSL

293°, 13%, 25%

Family

Purples

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Virtuoso FAQ

What undertone does Virtuoso have?

Virtuoso has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Virtuoso?

Virtuoso has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Virtuoso in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Preserve (DEA193), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Black Raspberry (2072-20), 93%; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 89%; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 85%; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 83%. 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 Virtuoso?

The HEX code of Virtuoso (M215) is #453747, RGB 69, 55, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.