Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Midsummer Twilight |
| SKU | 4001-3C |
| Hex | #B7ABB8 |
| RGB | 183, 171, 184 |
| HSL | 295°, 8%, 70% |
| LRV | 42.5 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Midsummer Twilight
Midsummer Twilight sits in the mid-range at LRV 42.5, 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.
Midsummer Twilight 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 by brand
12 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Midsummer Twilight 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 #B7ABB8 in HSL space. Pair Midsummer Twilight 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 Midsummer Twilight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Midsummer Twilight 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 4001-3C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
Behr's nearest match is Exclusive Violet (HDC-SP14-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.5) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Midsummer Twilight without repainting risk. See the full Exclusive Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Midsummer Twilight is Spring Violet (2117-50) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Midsummer Twilight is Ash Grove (PPG1172-4) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42.5) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grove swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
At Glidden, the closest color to Midsummer Twilight is Soft Dusty Violet (10RB 42/072) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Dusty Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Midsummer Twilight. The nearest is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Midsummer Twilight. The nearest is Pansy Posie (1212) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Midsummer Twilight is Violet Crush (1288) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Midsummer Twilight. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Midsummer Twilight
At Kompozit, the closest color to Midsummer Twilight is Violet Crush (1288) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Crush swatch →