Piccolo 345-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #45414E, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen Victoria from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #45414E · 345-7DB
Piccolo
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Piccolo Technical Profile
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Piccolo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Piccolo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPiccolo
Nearly identical
Vista PaintQueen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Amethyst
PPG
Nearly identical
Jazlyn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Twilight Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Mulberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blueberry Tart
Behr
Very similar
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Piccolo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Piccolo
#45414E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D4E74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Piccolo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Piccolo 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 Piccolo.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Piccolo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Piccolo have?
Piccolo 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 Piccolo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Piccolo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piccolo are Queen Victoria by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Quixotic Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Amethyst by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Piccolo'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 Piccolo?
Piccolo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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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 Piccolo's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.