Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Gemmed |
| SKU | 244-6DB |
| Hex | #6C6183 |
| RGB | 108, 97, 131 |
| HSL | 259°, 15%, 45% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Gemmed
With an LRV of 13, Gemmed is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its violet 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gemmed 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.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Gemmed within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6C6183 in HSL space. Pair Gemmed with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Gemmed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gemmed from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gemmed
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Purple Passage (SW 6551) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Passage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gemmed
At Behr, the closest color to Gemmed is Hyacinth Arbor (PPU16-18) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hyacinth Arbor swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gemmed
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinot Grigio Grape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gemmed
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pageant Pansy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gemmed
Glidden has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Nightshade Violet (10RB 14/132) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightshade Violet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gemmed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Violet Twilight (HGSW 2412) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Twilight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gemmed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Purple Gumball (DE5950), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gemmed without repainting risk. See the full Purple Gumball swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gemmed
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Grapes of Wrath (1284) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grapes of Wrath swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gemmed
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gemmed. The nearest is Grapes of Wrath (1284) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grapes of Wrath swatch →