Chalky Violet 141-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFE3EB, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosty Fog from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFE3EB · 141-1DB
Chalky Violet
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chalky Violet Technical Profile
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Chalky Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chalky Violet 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 Violet
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFrosty Fog
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orchid Whisper
PPG
Nearly identical
Lavender Lace
Behr
Nearly identical
Edge of Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Highland Winds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Penelope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chalky Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chalky Violet
#DFE3EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chalky Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chalky Violet 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 Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chalky Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chalky Violet have?
Chalky Violet by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Chalky Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chalky Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chalky Violet are Frosty Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orchid Whisper by PPG (a near-identical match), Violet Ice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chalky Violet'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 Violet?
Chalky Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.6, 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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