Pleasing Purple 344-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #575269, LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magic Spell from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #575269 · 344-6DB
Pleasing Purple
9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Pleasing Purple Technical Profile
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Pleasing Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pleasing 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 BoyPleasing Purple
Nearly identical
PPGMagic Spell
Magic Spell
PPG
Nearly identical
Illusionist
Behr
Nearly identical
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Exotic Evening
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
When Worlds Collide
Valspar
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Soul Train
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pleasing Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pleasing Purple
#575269
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#815F8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pleasing Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pleasing 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 Pleasing 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.
Pleasing Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pleasing Purple have?
Pleasing 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 Pleasing Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pleasing Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pleasing Purple are Magic Spell by PPG (a near-identical match), Illusionist by Behr (a near-identical match), Mardi Gras by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pleasing 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 Pleasing Purple?
Pleasing Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pleasing Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.