Deepest Purple
445-7DB · #3A373E · LRV 4 — cool violet tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deepest Purple, Really?
Deepest Purple reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 445-7DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deepest Purple
Deepest Purple earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Deepest Purple
At LRV 4, Deepest Purple is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deepest Purple 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 445-7DB 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 | Black SwanSW 6279 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 4 | Color page → |
| Behr | Rich BordeauxBXC-87 · Behr | 4.6 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Dark Basalt2072-10 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 5 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Black Currant8004-1G · Valspar | 0.9 | 4 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Onyx Black00NN 05/000 · Glidden | 4.3 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bohemian BlackHGSW 6988 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Deepest Purple 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 #3A373E in HSL space. Pair Deepest Purple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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