Candied Purple 143-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C8BFDB, LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is February Amethyst from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BFDB · 143-3DB
Candied Purple
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Candied Purple Technical Profile
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Candied Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candied Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCandied Purple
Nearly identical
KilzFebruary Amethyst
February Amethyst
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purple Dragon
PPG
Nearly identical
Lavender Bliss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evocative Antonia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sassy Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry Stain
Behr
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candied Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candied Purple
#C8BFDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candied Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candied Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Candied Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candied Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candied Purple have?
Candied Purple by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Candied Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candied Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candied Purple are February Amethyst by Kilz (a near-identical match), Purple Dragon by PPG (a near-identical match), Lavender Bliss by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candied Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Candied Purple?
Candied Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candied Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.