Violet Daze 142-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B7B8D3, LRV 49 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Orchid from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7B8D3 · 142-4DB
Violet Daze
49%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violet Daze Technical Profile
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Violet Daze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Daze 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 Daze
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Orchid
Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Madder Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silverberry
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Vista
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Freedom
Valspar
Very similar
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Very similar
Collensia
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Daze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Daze
#B7B8D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9885AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Daze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Daze 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 Daze.
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 Daze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Daze have?
Violet Daze by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) 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 Daze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Daze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Daze are Blue Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Madder Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silverberry by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Daze'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 Daze?
Violet Daze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.1, 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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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 Daze's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.