Panached Purple 346-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #937986, LRV 22 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Legacy from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #937986 · 346-5DB
Panached Purple
22%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Panached Purple Technical Profile
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Panached Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Panached 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 BoyPanached Purple
Nearly identical
ValsparPlum Legacy
Plum Legacy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusty Berry
PPG
Very similar
Ruby Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry Wine
Behr
Very similar
Beguiling Blossom
Vista Paint
Very similar
Muted Berry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Charming Violet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Burgundy Frost
Kilz
Very similar
Aplomb
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Panached Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Panached Purple
#937986
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Panached Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Panached 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 Panached 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.
Panached Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Panached Purple have?
Panached 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 Panached Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Panached Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Panached Purple are Plum Legacy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dusty Berry by PPG (a very close match), Ruby Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Panached 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 Panached Purple?
Panached Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, 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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Why Panached Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.