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A match of Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet reads as a very light, muted violet with a cool-leaning, near-neutral cast. The color sits close to off-white in depth, but the faint violet undertone keeps it from reading plain white or beige.
For spray-painted parts, this color can work well on small items that need a pale colored finish without strong contrast. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, picture frames, mailbox hardware, cabinet pulls, PVC trim pieces, and other accessories where a soft violet note is needed on a compact surface.
Because the color is light and low in chroma, final coverage can depend on the substrate beneath it. Dark, patchy, or uneven surfaces may show through more easily, so surface preparation and coat build matter; finish choice can also change how cool or gray the color appears once sprayed.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Custom-made matches to Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet should be ordered carefully because they are made to your selected reference. Before you place the order, confirm the Valspar color code, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. Once a custom color match is made, it is generally not the kind of purchase you can treat like an off-the-shelf standard color order.
Not always. Even when the MyPerfectColor match is made to Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet, the finished item can read differently because of lighting, placement, sheen, and the surfaces around it. If the painted part will sit next to an existing surface, expect the appearance to be influenced by those conditions after application.
Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the color builds gradually. Overlap passes slightly, avoid heavy wet coats, and do not try to cover the part in one pass. Heavy application can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build. Follow the product directions for dry time between coats before adding the next layer.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how much reflection you want. Higher gloss finishes are easier to wipe and will reflect more light, but they can also make Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet read differently on the finished item. Lower sheen options reduce reflection and may hide surface irregularities better. The color target stays the same, but the finish changes how it appears in use.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power of the color, the application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet. If you are coating a textured, dark, or uneven surface, plan for more material than a smooth, already-light surface would require.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 4002-3A Gentle Violet in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.