Bon Vivant
8002-48G · #503F5B · LRV 6 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Bon Vivant6
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Bon Vivant, Really?
Bon Vivant reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-48G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bon Vivant
Bon Vivant earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Bon Vivant
At LRV 6, Bon Vivant is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Bon Vivant are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8002-48G directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | SovereignHDC-CL-06 · Behr | 4.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Royal IndigoPPG1174-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Royal IndigoPPG1174-7 · Glidden | 2.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | PreserveDEA193 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.4 | 5 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Dreamy Heaven1201 · Hirshfield's | 3.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| C2 Paint | Chocolate CosmosBD28 · C2 Paint | 3.9 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Bon Vivant within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #503F5B in HSL space. Pair Bon Vivant with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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