Desert Fig
446-7DB · #4E4247 · LRV 6 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Desert Fig6
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Desert Fig, Really?
Desert Fig reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 446-7DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Desert Fig
Desert Fig earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Desert Fig
At LRV 6, Desert Fig 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. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Desert Fig 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 446-7DB 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 | Plum BrownSW 6272 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Windsor740B-6 · Behr | 0.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Deep Caviar2130-20 · Benjamin Moore | 4.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Raspberry TruffleM101 · Valspar | 3.4 | 6.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | BlackhearthPPG1003-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Rum Raisin50RR 06/057 · Glidden | 1.2 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Desert Fig 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 #4E4247 in HSL space. Pair Desert Fig with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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