Polished Purple 241-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B8BFD3, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Juliet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BFD3 · 241-2DB
Polished Purple
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Purple Technical Profile
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Polished Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished 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 BoyPolished Purple
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Juliet
Sweet Juliet
Behr
Nearly identical
Lilac Macchiato
Valspar
Nearly identical
Painter'S Periwinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Favorite Things
Vista Paint
Very similar
Silver Falls
Kilz
Very similar
Feather Soft
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hazy Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Purple
#B8BFD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished 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 Polished Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Purple have?
Polished Purple by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polished Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Purple are Sweet Juliet by Behr (a near-identical match), Lilac Macchiato by Valspar (a near-identical match), Painter'S Periwinkle by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished 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 Polished Purple?
Polished Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Purple's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.