Violet Aurora 243-7DB is a purple paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #3E385A, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dewberry from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #3E385A · 243-7DB
Violet Aurora
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Aurora Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E385A
RGB62, 56, 90
Estimated LRV4.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
Dewberry
Sherwin-Williams
#3E385A
Close digital match
Deep Mulberry
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#3C395A
Close digital match
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#3B3551
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#4E4260
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Visible digital difference
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#2A2E4B
Visible digital difference
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Violet Aurora
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Aurora
#3E385A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#694F76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Aurora
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Aurora 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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Violet Aurora — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Aurora have?
Violet Aurora 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 Violet Aurora from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Aurora are Dewberry by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Deep Mulberry by Behr (a close digital match), Majestic Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violet Aurora'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 Aurora?
Violet Aurora has a estimated lightness value of 4.6, 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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Why Violet Aurora's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.