Pom Pom Purple 245-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #856A8D, LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cupid's Dart from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #856A8D · 245-6DB
Pom Pom Purple
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pom Pom Purple Technical Profile
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Pom Pom Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pom Pom 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 BoyPom Pom Purple
Very similar
Benjamin MooreCupid's Dart
Cupid's Dart
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Poets Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Dusky Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Mirabella
PPG
Very similar
Felicia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Felicia
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Showstopper
Behr
Very similar
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pom Pom Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pom Pom Purple
#856A8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA809F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pom Pom Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pom Pom 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 Pom Pom 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.
Pom Pom Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pom Pom Purple have?
Pom Pom 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 Pom Pom Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pom Pom Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pom Pom Purple are Cupid's Dart by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Poets Purple by Kilz (a very close match), Dusky Purple by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pom Pom 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 Pom Pom Purple?
Pom Pom Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, 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 Pom Pom Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.