Delightful Violet 245-7DB is a purple paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #705284, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Royalty from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #705284 · 245-7DB
Delightful Violet
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Delightful Violet Technical Profile
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Delightful Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delightful 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 BoyDelightful Violet
Very similar
ValsparPurple Royalty
Purple Royalty
Valspar
Very similar
Super Violet
Kilz
Very similar
Passionate Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cleopatra's Gown
PPG
Very similar
Virtual Violet
Behr
Very similar
Peppy Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Your Majesty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Lilac
RAL
Very similar
Iris Illusion
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Magenta Red Lips
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delightful Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delightful Violet
#705284
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D6C98
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delightful Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delightful 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 Delightful Violet.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delightful Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delightful Violet have?
Delightful Violet by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Delightful Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delightful Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delightful Violet are Purple Royalty by Valspar (a very close match), Super Violet by Kilz (a very close match), Passionate Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Delightful 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 Delightful Violet?
Delightful Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delightful Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.