Chalky Purple 345-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E4E0E2, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Blossom from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4E0E2 · 345-1DB
Chalky Purple
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chalky Purple Technical Profile
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Chalky Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chalky 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 BoyChalky Purple
Nearly identical
PPGOrchid Blossom
Orchid Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Fainting Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rock Harbor Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavender Pizzazz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vintage Lamp
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lavender Pizzazz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chalky Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chalky Purple
#E4E0E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chalky Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chalky 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 Chalky Purple.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chalky Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chalky Purple have?
Chalky Purple by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chalky Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chalky Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chalky Purple are Orchid Blossom by PPG (a near-identical match), Country Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match), Mystical Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chalky 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 Chalky Purple?
Chalky Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Chalky Purple's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.