Tragic Juliet
T512 · #8A6C7A · LRV 17.4 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Aged Wine12
- 2Tragic Juliet17.4
- 3Retro Pink38
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
What Color Is Tragic Juliet, Really?
Tragic Juliet reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar T512 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Tragic Juliet
Tragic Juliet 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 Tragic Juliet
With an LRV of 17.4, Tragic Juliet 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 Tragic Juliet 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 T512 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 | Plum DandySW 6284 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 17 | Color page → |
| Behr | Plum RoyaleS110-6 · Behr | 1.0 | 17 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Lazy Afternoon1378 · Benjamin Moore | 4.9 | 17 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Velvet SlipperPPG1046-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.8 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Velvet SlipperPPG1046-6 · Glidden | 2.6 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Purple Beech347-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Tragic Juliet 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 #8A6C7A in HSL space. Pair Tragic Juliet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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