Purple Sunset
8003-2F · #7E6472 · LRV 15 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Juneberry9
- 2Purple Sunset15
- 3Razzle Dazzle20
- 4Retro Pink38
What Color Is Purple Sunset, Really?
Purple Sunset reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 8003-2F behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Purple Sunset
Purple Sunset works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Purple Sunset
With an LRV of 15, Purple Sunset 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.
Most complaints about Purple Sunset 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 8003-2F 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Bonne NuitAF-635 · Benjamin Moore | 3.9 | 17 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Purple DuskPPG13-19 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 16 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Purple DuskPPG13-19 · Glidden | 4.0 | 16 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Principal GrapeHGSW 2432 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 13 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Amazing AmethystDE6013 · Dunn-Edwards | 4.8 | 14 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Majestic Plum1214 · Diamond Vogel | 2.2 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Purple Sunset 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 #7E6472 in HSL space. Pair Purple Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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