Purple Dreams 142-5DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9091BB, LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily of the Nile from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9091BB · 142-5DB
Purple Dreams
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Dreams Technical Profile
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Purple Dreams in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Dreams in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPurple Dreams
Nearly identical
BehrLily of the Nile
Lily of the Nile
Behr
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wonderland
Kilz
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dewy Iris
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
House of Owen
Valspar
Very similar
Charcoal Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Dreams
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Dreams
#9091BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9885AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Dreams
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Dreams 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 Purple Dreams.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Dreams — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Dreams have?
Purple Dreams by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Purple Dreams in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Dreams from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Dreams are Lily of the Nile by Behr (a near-identical match), Lily Of The Nile by Behr (a near-identical match), Velvet Crest by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Dreams'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 Purple Dreams?
Purple Dreams has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Purple Dreams's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.