Pom Pom Purple 245-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #856A8D, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #856A8D · 245-6DB
Pom Pom Purple
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pom Pom Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#856A8D
RGB133, 106, 141
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Pom Pom Purple
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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