Meadow Thistle
V038-3 · #C2A6CC · LRV 43.2 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Meadow Thistle43.2
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is Meadow Thistle, Really?
Meadow Thistle reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V038-3 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Meadow Thistle
Meadow Thistle 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.
How Lighting Changes Meadow Thistle
Meadow Thistle sits in the mid-range at LRV 43.2, 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.
Most complaints about Meadow Thistle 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 V038-3 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 | Novel LilacSW 6836 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 42 | Color page → |
| Behr | Purple GladiolaMQ4-59 · Behr | 2.3 | 44 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Heather Plum1396 · Benjamin Moore | 3.9 | 46 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Windsor PurplePPG1249-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 47 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sugared Plum40RB 43/233 · Glidden | 1.5 | 43 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Birthday Wishes145-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 46 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Meadow Thistle 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 #C2A6CC in HSL space. Pair Meadow Thistle with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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