Magenta Manicure
V003-3 · #8C2D60 · LRV 8.3 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Magenta Manicure8.3
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Magenta Manicure, Really?
Magenta Manicure reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar V003-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Magenta Manicure
Magenta Manicure 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 Magenta Manicure
At LRV 8.3, Magenta Manicure 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Magenta Manicure 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 V003-3 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 | Forward FuchsiaSW 6842 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Mulberry2075-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bright Black Raspberry14RR 09/333 · Glidden | 3.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Berry Glam!147-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | FramboiseHGSW 1021 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Berry Patch1152 · Hirshfield's | 3.3 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Magenta Manicure 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 #8C2D60 in HSL space. Pair Magenta Manicure with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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