Sweet Pansies 244-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7B738F, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Rubiate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B738F · 244-5DB
Sweet Pansies
19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Pansies Technical Profile
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Sweet Pansies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Pansies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySweet Pansies
Nearly identical
BehrPurple Rubiate
Purple Rubiate
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Suzette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plum Shade
PPG
Nearly identical
Mythical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Velvet Evening
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Tropical Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Jupiter
Kilz
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Pansies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Pansies
#7B738F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Pansies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Pansies 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 Sweet Pansies.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Pansies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Pansies have?
Sweet Pansies by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Sweet Pansies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Pansies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Pansies are Purple Rubiate by Behr (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Spring by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Suzette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Pansies'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 Sweet Pansies?
Sweet Pansies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
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 Sweet Pansies's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.