Jacob's Ladder
144-6DB · #897D9D · LRV 23 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Jacob's Ladder23
- 4Hazy Lilac29
- 5Wisteria48
What Color Is Jacob's Ladder, Really?
Jacob's Ladder reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 144-6DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder
With an LRV of 23, Jacob's Ladder 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.
Most complaints about Jacob's Ladder 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 144-6DB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Live JazzS570-5 · Behr | 3.1 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Spring Purple2070-40 · Benjamin Moore | 3.2 | 26 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Hills1001-5B · Valspar | 1.6 | 22.3 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Secret Lavender10RB 24/179 · Glidden | 1.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Purple PeacockHGSW 2413 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.7 | 20 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Pale EggplantDE5956 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.9 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Jacob's Ladder 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 #897D9D in HSL space. Pair Jacob's Ladder with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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