Purplelicious 241-4DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8C97B0, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Fever from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C97B0 · 241-4DB
Purplelicious
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Purplelicious Technical Profile
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Purplelicious in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purplelicious in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPurplelicious
Nearly identical
ValsparTwilight Fever
Twilight Fever
Valspar
Nearly identical
Florentine Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
London Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Periwinkle Blossom
Behr
Very similar
Flower Box
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sea Lavender
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
King’s Court
Vista Paint
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purplelicious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purplelicious
#8C97B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purplelicious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purplelicious 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 Purplelicious.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purplelicious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purplelicious have?
Purplelicious by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purplelicious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purplelicious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purplelicious are Twilight Fever by Valspar (a near-identical match), Florentine Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), London Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purplelicious'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 Purplelicious?
Purplelicious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purplelicious's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.