Deepest Purple 445-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #3A373E, LRV 4 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Swan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3A373E · 445-7DB
Deepest Purple
4%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Deepest Purple Technical Profile
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Deepest Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deepest 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 BoyDeepest Purple
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack Swan
Black Swan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Garnet
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Currant
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toucan Black
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Octavius
Vista Paint
Very similar
Octavius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Napoleon
PPG
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deepest Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deepest Purple
#3A373E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#624365
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deepest Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deepest 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 Deepest Purple.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deepest Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deepest Purple have?
Deepest Purple by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deepest Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deepest Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deepest Purple are Black Swan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Garnet by Behr (a near-identical match), Black Currant by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deepest 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 Deepest Purple?
Deepest Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deepest Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.