Violet 143-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #514C7E, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fully Purple from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #514C7E · 143-7DB
Violet
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Technical Profile
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Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyViolet
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFully Purple
Fully Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Altar of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jazzy Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dramatist
Behr
Very similar
Imperial Purple
PPG
Very similar
Altar of Heaven
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fresh Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Scandinavian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Renaissance Tapestry
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet
#514C7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#846598
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet 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 Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet have?
Violet by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet are Fully Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Altar of Heaven by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Jazzy Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet'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 Violet?
Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, 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 Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.