Delightful Violet 245-7DB is a purple paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #705284, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #705284 · 245-7DB
Delightful Violet
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Delightful Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#705284
RGB112, 82, 132
Estimated LRV11.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Delightful Violet
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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