Magellic Purple 344-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6C4D1, LRV 56 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Cascades from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C4D1 · 344-2DB
Magellic Purple
56%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Magellic Purple Technical Profile
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Magellic Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magellic 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 BoyMagellic Purple
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorth Cascades
North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fragrant Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Satire
Behr
Nearly identical
Icy Spring Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Grape Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shy Violet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Savoy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Shadow
Kilz
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tranquil Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magellic Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magellic Purple
#C6C4D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magellic Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magellic 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 Magellic 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.
Magellic Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magellic Purple have?
Magellic Purple by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) 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 Magellic Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Magellic Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magellic Purple are North Cascades by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fragrant Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match), Satire by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Magellic 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 Magellic Purple?
Magellic Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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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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 Magellic Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.