Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tranquil Dusk |
| SKU | V039-3 |
| Hex | #CDA8BE |
| RGB | 205, 168, 190 |
| HSL | 324°, 27%, 73% |
| LRV | 44.9 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Tranquil Dusk
Tranquil Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.9, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Tranquil Dusk 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tranquil Dusk 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 #CDA8BE in HSL space. Pair Tranquil Dusk 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 Tranquil Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tranquil Dusk 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 V039-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Behr's nearest match is Rose Bisque (140E-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 44.9) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tranquil Dusk is Angelina (1376) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angelina swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tranquil Dusk is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Glidden has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Mauvey Wauvey (201-3DB) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauvey Wauvey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tranquil Dusk is Shallot (NO. CB3) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shallot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Lady Flower (0112) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Heather Feather (1198) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tranquil Dusk
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tranquil Dusk. The nearest is Heather Feather (1198) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heather Feather swatch →