Panached Purple 346-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #937986, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #937986 · 346-5DB
Panached Purple
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Panached Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#937986
RGB147, 121, 134
Estimated LRV21.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#917987
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Colors That Work With Panached Purple
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Panached Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Panached Purple are Plum Legacy by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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