Hatter's Plush
M237 · #5F4273 · LRV 7.5 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Hatter's Plush7.5
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Hatter's Plush, Really?
Hatter's Plush reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar M237 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Hatter's Plush
Hatter's Plush 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 Hatter's Plush
At LRV 7.5, Hatter's Plush 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 Hatter's Plush 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 M237 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Impulsive PurpleSW 6832 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Proper PurpleP570-7 · Behr | 4.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gentle Violet2071-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Perfectly PurplePPG1176-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Royal Iris43RB 07/249 · Glidden | 2.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aster Purple244-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.6 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Hatter's Plush 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 #5F4273 in HSL space. Pair Hatter's Plush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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