Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Plink |
| SKU | 4001-10A |
| Hex | #CAA6CF |
| RGB | 202, 166, 207 |
| HSL | 293°, 30%, 73% |
| LRV | 44.4 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Plink
Plink sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.4, 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.
Plink 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
11 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Plink 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 #CAA6CF in HSL space. Pair Plink 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 Plink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plink 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 4001-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plink is Queenly (SW 6977) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44.4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queenly swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Plink
Behr has no exact twin of Plink. The nearest is Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Gladiola swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plink
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Plink is Purple Easter Egg (2073-50) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Easter Egg swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plink
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Plink. The nearest is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Windsor Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Plink
Glidden's nearest match is Sugared Plum (40RB 43/233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44.4) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Plink without repainting risk. See the full Sugared Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Plink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Plink is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44.4) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plink
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plink is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Plink is Favorite Lavender (DE5997) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44.4) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Favorite Lavender swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Plink
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Graceful Garden (1184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44.4) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Plink without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Plink
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Plink is Graceful Garden (1184). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.4). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Graceful Garden and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Plink
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Plink is Graceful Garden (1184). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44.4). If Kompozit is your counter, order Graceful Garden and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful Garden swatch →