Purple Shimmer 243-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BABBC8, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Savoy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BABBC8 · 243-2DB
Purple Shimmer
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Purple Shimmer Technical Profile
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Purple Shimmer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Shimmer 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 Shimmer
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSavoy
Savoy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silverberry
PPG
Very similar
A Stitch in Time
Valspar
Very similar
Satire
Behr
Very similar
Lavender Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Winter Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Savoy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grape Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Silver Falls
Kilz
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Shimmer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Shimmer
#BABBC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Shimmer 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 Shimmer.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Shimmer have?
Purple Shimmer by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Purple Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Shimmer are Savoy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silverberry by PPG (a very close match), Cosmic by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Purple Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Shimmer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.