Dusked Purple 343-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #888692, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Horseshoe from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #888692 · 343-5DB
Dusked Purple
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusked Purple Technical Profile
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Dusked Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusked 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 BoyDusked Purple
Nearly identical
ValsparHorseshoe
Horseshoe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Amethyst
Behr
Nearly identical
Gris Morado
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Warrior
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Greyed Heather
PPG
Very similar
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Haze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusked Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusked Purple
#888692
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusked Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusked 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 Dusked 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.
Dusked Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusked Purple have?
Dusked 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 Dusked Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusked Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusked Purple are Horseshoe by Valspar (a near-identical match), Old Amethyst by Behr (a near-identical match), Old Amethyst by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusked 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 Dusked Purple?
Dusked Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.4, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusked Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.