Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Provence |
| SKU | 343-4DB |
| Hex | #9494A5 |
| RGB | 148, 148, 165 |
| HSL | 240°, 9%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Provence
Provence 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 blue 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.
Provence is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Provence 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 #9494A5 in HSL space. Pair Provence 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 Provence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Provence 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 343-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Provence
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Dusty Heather (SW 9073) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Heather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Provence
Behr has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Lilac Fields (HDC-AC-26A) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Fields swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Provence
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Provence is Faded Violet (CSP-455) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Provence
At Valspar, the closest color to Provence is Pandemonium (8004-47D) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pandemonium swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Provence
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Provence without repainting risk. See the full Cotton Flannel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Provence
At Glidden, the closest color to Provence is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Provence
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is London Fog (DE5920) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Fog swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Provence
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Lavender Spectacle (1283) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Provence
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Lilac Blossom (1289) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Provence
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Provence
Clare has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Provence
Kompozit has no exact twin of Provence. The nearest is Lilac Blossom (1289) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →