Violet Dusk
V078-4 · #AE9395 · LRV 32 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Violet Dusk32
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Violet Dusk, Really?
Violet Dusk reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V078-4 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Violet Dusk
Violet Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Violet Dusk
Violet Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Most complaints about Violet Dusk 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 V078-4 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 | ThistleSW 6283 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 30 | Color page → |
| Behr | Desert Willow180F-4 · Behr | 0.8 | 32 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Amethyst Sky1447 · Benjamin Moore | 4.6 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | HeliotropePPG1015-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.8 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Colony Rose70RR 32/139 · Glidden | 4.3 | 32 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | ThistleHGSW 2435 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Violet Dusk 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 #AE9395 in HSL space. Pair Violet Dusk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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