Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Fields of Heather |
| SKU | 8001-47D |
| Hex | #959CCD |
| RGB | 149, 156, 205 |
| HSL | 233°, 36%, 69% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Fields of Heather
Fields of Heather sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fields of Heather is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Fields of Heather within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #959CCD in HSL space. Pair Fields of Heather with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Fields of Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fields of Heather from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8001-47D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fields of Heather
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fields of Heather is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fields of Heather
Behr's nearest match is Delectable (650F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Fields of Heather without repainting risk. See the full Delectable swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fields of Heather
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fields of Heather is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fields of Heather
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fields of Heather. The nearest is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Neptune's Folly swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fields of Heather
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fields of Heather is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fields of Heather
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fields of Heather is Periwinkle (DE5906) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Periwinkle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fields of Heather
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velvet Robe (1276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Fields of Heather without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fields of Heather
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fields of Heather is Velvet Robe (1276). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Velvet Robe and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fields of Heather
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Fields of Heather is Velvet Robe (1276). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Velvet Robe and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →