Whispery Purple 345-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D5CFD9, LRV 64 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Scent from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5CFD9 · 345-2DB
Whispery Purple
64%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Whispery Purple Technical Profile
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Whispery Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispery Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWhispery Purple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLavender Scent
Lavender Scent
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Scent
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jam Session
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stardust Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lilac Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Very similar
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tranquil Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispery Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispery Purple
#D5CFD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Whispery Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispery Purple 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 Whispery Purple.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whispery Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispery Purple have?
Whispery Purple 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 Whispery Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispery Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispery Purple are Lavender Scent by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shy Violet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lavender Scent by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispery Purple'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 Whispery Purple?
Whispery Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whispery Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.