So Long Shadow
1004-3B · #AF7193 · LRV 22.9 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3So Long Shadow22.9
- 4Hazy Lilac29
- 5Wisteria48
What Color Is So Long Shadow, Really?
So Long Shadow reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 1004-3B behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for So Long Shadow
So Long Shadow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes So Long Shadow
With an LRV of 22.9, So Long Shadow 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 So Long Shadow 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 1004-3B 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Cactus FlowerHDC-SP16-11 · Behr | 3.8 | 26 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Melrose Pink1363 · Benjamin Moore | 2.7 | 26 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mulberry BushPPG1251-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.5 | 23 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mulberry BushPPG1251-6 · Glidden | 4.5 | 23 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Fizzleberry146-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 22 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | First PlumDE5018 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.9 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to So Long Shadow 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 #AF7193 in HSL space. Pair So Long Shadow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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