Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mad about Magenta |
| SKU | V002-3 |
| Hex | #8D4C89 |
| RGB | 141, 76, 137 |
| HSL | 304°, 30%, 43% |
| LRV | 12.6 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Mad about Magenta
With an LRV of 12.6, Mad about Magenta is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mad about Magenta works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
7 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mad about Magenta 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 #8D4C89 in HSL space. Pair Mad about Magenta 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 Mad about Magenta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mad about Magenta 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 V002-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mad about Magenta. The nearest is Verve Violet (SW 6979) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verve Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
Behr's nearest match is Tropical Hibiscus (M130-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12.6) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mad about Magenta without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Hibiscus swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mad about Magenta. The nearest is Twilight Magenta (2074-30) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Magenta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mad about Magenta is Grape Juice (PPG1251-7) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 12.6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Juice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
At Glidden, the closest color to Mad about Magenta is Grape Juice (PPG1251-7) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 12.6) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Juice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mad about Magenta. The nearest is Fearless Fuchsia (146-7DB) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fearless Fuchsia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mad about Magenta
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mad about Magenta is Vibrant Orchid (DE6000) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 12.6) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vibrant Orchid swatch →