Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Purple Zinnia |
| SKU | 246-4DB |
| Hex | #B890A6 |
| RGB | 184, 144, 166 |
| HSL | 327°, 22%, 64% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Purple Zinnia
Purple Zinnia sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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 Zinnia 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.
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Purple Zinnia 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 #B890A6 in HSL space. Pair Purple Zinnia 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 Zinnia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Zinnia 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 246-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palisade Orchid swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Victorian Purple (1370) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At Kompozit, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Fashionably Plum (1205) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashionably Plum swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Blooming Lilac (HDC-MD-10) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Lilac swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Purple Zinnia is Grapevine (DET408) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Purple Zinnia. The nearest is Rosé (SW 6290) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosé swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Valspar has no exact twin of Purple Zinnia. The nearest is Pinterested (V077-4) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinterested swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Zinnia — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 246-4DB instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Zinnia — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 11.94). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 246-4DB instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Zinnia — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 14.78). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 246-4DB instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Zinnia — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 18.5). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 246-4DB instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Purple Zinnia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Purple Zinnia — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 20.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 246-4DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →