Virtuoso
M215 · #453747 · LRV 4.4 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Virtuoso4.4
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Virtuoso, Really?
Virtuoso reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar M215 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Virtuoso
Virtuoso earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Virtuoso
At LRV 4.4, Virtuoso is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its violet 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Virtuoso 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 M215 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 | Deep Aubergine100F-7 · Behr | 0.9 | 5 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Dark Purple2073-10 · Benjamin Moore | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | PreserveDEA193 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.4 | 5 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Plum SuedeJG-102 · Magnolia Home | 2.2 | 5 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Purple Shadow1215 · Hirshfield's | 2.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| C2 Paint | Black LocustBD42 · C2 Paint | 4.2 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Virtuoso 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 #453747 in HSL space. Pair Virtuoso with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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