Rosy Purple 244-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A497B2, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Petals from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #A497B2 · 244-3DB
Rosy Purple
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rosy Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#A497B2
RGB164, 151, 178
Estimated LRV33.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#A89EBA
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Colors That Work With Rosy Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosy Purple
#A497B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosy Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosy 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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Rosy Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosy Purple have?
Rosy 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 Rosy Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosy Purple are Mystic Petals by Kilz (a very close match), Royal Proclamation by Vista Paint (a very close match), Iris Blossom by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rosy 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 Rosy Purple?
Rosy Purple has a estimated lightness value of 33.2, 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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