Dusked Purple 343-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #888692, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #888692 · 343-5DB
Dusked Purple
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusked Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#888692
RGB136, 134, 146
Estimated LRV24.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Dusked Purple
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Horseshoe
Valspar
#888591
Close digital match
Old Amethyst
Behr
#84838E
Close digital match
Gris Morado
Sherwin-Williams
#8F8A91
Similar digital color
Warrior
Kilz
#838289
Similar digital color
Soft Greyed Heather
PPG
#8A8495
Similar digital color
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
#8D899C
Similar digital color
Purple Haze
Benjamin Moore
#838093
Similar digital color
Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
#838287
Similar digital color
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
#8D8089
Visible digital difference
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
#7A818D
Visible digital difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
#8B8A8C
Visible digital difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
#82898F
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Dusked Purple
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dusked Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusked Purple are Horseshoe by Valspar (a close digital match), Old Amethyst by Behr (a close digital match), Old Amethyst by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Dusked Purple
Related Reading
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 Dusked Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.