Violaceous 344-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #716B80, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Raisin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #716B80 · 344-5DB
Violaceous
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violaceous Technical Profile
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Violaceous in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violaceous in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyViolaceous
Nearly identical
BehrRoyal Raisin
Royal Raisin
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancient Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Purple Pansies
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Graphite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Visible difference
Turbid Amethyst
Valspar
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violaceous
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violaceous
#716B80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C79A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violaceous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violaceous 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violaceous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violaceous have?
Violaceous by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) 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 Violaceous in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violaceous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violaceous are Royal Raisin by Behr (a near-identical match), Ancient Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Pearl Black Berry by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violaceous'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 Violaceous?
Violaceous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violaceous's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.