Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Izzy's Mittens |
| SKU | V038-4 |
| Hex | #B499BF |
| RGB | 180, 153, 191 |
| HSL | 283°, 23%, 67% |
| LRV | 36.2 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Izzy's Mittens
Izzy's Mittens sits in the mid-range at LRV 36.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Izzy's Mittens 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 at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Izzy's Mittens 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 #B499BF in HSL space. Pair Izzy's Mittens 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 Izzy's Mittens Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Izzy's Mittens 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 V038-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Izzy's Mittens is Hydrangea (1390). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hydrangea and you'll get the same color. See the full Hydrangea swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Izzy's Mittens is Berry Frappé (SW 9068) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Izzy's Mittens is Purple Springs (DE5955) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36.2) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Springs swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Behr has no exact twin of Izzy's Mittens. The nearest is Blooming Lilac (HDC-MD-10) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Grape Arbor (1247-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Grape Arbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Royal Proclamation (1297), is clearly different (ΔE 5.9). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Royal Proclamation swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 13.23). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 13.6). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 15.89). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Izzy's Mittens
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Izzy's Mittens — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 26.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar V038-4 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →