Allium Poofs
345-5DB · #817583 · LRV 19 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Allium Poofs19
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Wisteria48
What Color Is Allium Poofs, Really?
Allium Poofs reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 345-5DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Allium Poofs
Allium Poofs works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Allium Poofs
With an LRV of 19, Allium Poofs is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Allium Poofs are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-5DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | MythicalSW 6550 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 20 | Color page → |
| Behr | Plush VelvetN100-5 · Behr | 2.1 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | TempestAF-590 · Benjamin Moore | 4.8 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Classical Violet4001-4B · Valspar | 2.8 | 17.3 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Frosted Mulberry70RB 18/117 · Glidden | 3.8 | 18 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Purple PeacockHGSW 2413 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Allium Poofs within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #817583 in HSL space. Pair Allium Poofs with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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