Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Purple Dreams |
| SKU | 142-5DB |
| Hex | #9091BB |
| RGB | 144, 145, 187 |
| HSL | 239°, 24%, 65% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Purple Dreams
Purple Dreams 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.
Purple Dreams 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.
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Purple Dreams 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 #9091BB in HSL space. Pair Purple Dreams 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 Purple Dreams Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Dreams 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 142-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Purple Dreams
The closest Behr equivalent of Purple Dreams is Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Lily Of The Nile and you'll get the same color. See the full Lily Of The Nile swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Dreams
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Purple Dreams is Velvet Crest (1248). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Velvet Crest and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velvet Crest (1248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Dreams without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Dreams
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Purple Dreams is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Dreams
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Dreams is Violet Stone (2069-40) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Dreams
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Dreams is Brave Purple (SW 6823) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brave Purple swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Valspar has no exact twin of Purple Dreams. The nearest is House of Owen (8003-47D) at ΔE 4.24 — 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 House of Owen swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Purple Dreams. The nearest is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Dreams
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Dreams — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 8.26). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 142-5DB instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Dreams — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 142-5DB instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Dreams — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 12.6). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 142-5DB instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Dreams — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 142-5DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Dreams
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Dreams — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 17.12). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 142-5DB instead. See the full Times Past swatch →