Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Pouty Purple |
| SKU | 345-4DB |
| Hex | #9F90A0 |
| RGB | 159, 144, 160 |
| HSL | 296°, 8%, 60% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Pouty Purple
Pouty Purple sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pouty Purple is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Pouty 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9F90A0 in HSL space. Pair Pouty Purple 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 Pouty Purple Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pouty Purple 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 345-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Pouty Purple
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pouty Purple is Cut Heather (1303). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cut Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hazy Lilac (2116-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Pouty Purple without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Pouty Purple without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pouty Purple
At Behr, the closest color to Pouty Purple is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pouty Purple
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pouty Purple is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pouty Purple
At Valspar, the closest color to Pouty Purple is Fields of Provence (V075-4) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pouty Purple
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pouty Purple is Berry Cream (SW 9075) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Ashen Plum (DE6396), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 7.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pouty Purple
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Zydeco (C2-986), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 10.58). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 10.86). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pouty Purple
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pouty Purple — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 16.83). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 345-4DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →