Fanciful Violet 142-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7B7FAC, LRV 22 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Blossom from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B7FAC · 142-6DB
Fanciful Violet
22%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fanciful Violet Technical Profile
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Fanciful Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fanciful 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 BoyFanciful Violet
Nearly identical
KilzLavender Blossom
Lavender Blossom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Magical Moment
PPG
Very similar
Positively Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Grape Gathering
Vista Paint
Very similar
Softened Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bossa Nova Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Solitaire
Behr
Very similar
Regal Azure
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fanciful Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fanciful Violet
#7B7FAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fanciful Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fanciful 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 Fanciful Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fanciful Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fanciful Violet have?
Fanciful Violet by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fanciful Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fanciful Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fanciful Violet are Lavender Blossom by Kilz (a near-identical match), Magical Moment by PPG (a very close match), Positively Purple by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fanciful 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 Fanciful Violet?
Fanciful Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.4, 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 Fanciful Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.