Hushed Violet 241-1DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CCD4E4, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Chill from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCD4E4 · 241-1DB
Hushed Violet
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hushed Violet Technical Profile
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Hushed Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hushed 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 BoyHushed Violet
Nearly identical
ValsparMorning Chill
Morning Chill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Emily
PPG
Nearly identical
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Centre Stage
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
Nearly identical
Snowy Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Atmospheric Pressure
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hushed Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hushed Violet
#CCD4E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hushed Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hushed 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 Hushed 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.
Hushed Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hushed Violet have?
Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Hushed Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hushed Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hushed Violet are Morning Chill by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sweet Emily by PPG (a near-identical match), Breathtaking by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hushed 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 Hushed Violet?
Hushed Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Hushed Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.