Purplesaurus 143-5DB is a purple paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A89CC5, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ode to Purple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A89CC5 · 143-5DB
Purplesaurus
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purplesaurus Technical Profile
HEX Code#A89CC5
RGB168, 156, 197
Estimated LRV36.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#A798C2
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Gateway to Paradise
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#A79FCA
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Grape Arbor
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Colors That Work With Purplesaurus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purplesaurus
#A89CC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purplesaurus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purplesaurus 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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Purplesaurus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purplesaurus have?
Purplesaurus by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Purplesaurus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purplesaurus are Ode to Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gateway to Paradise by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Grape Arbor by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purplesaurus'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 Purplesaurus?
Purplesaurus has a estimated lightness value of 36.1, 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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Why Purplesaurus's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.