Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Spiny Urchin |
| SKU | 245-5DB |
| Hex | #9984A2 |
| RGB | 153, 132, 162 |
| HSL | 282°, 14%, 58% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Spiny Urchin
Spiny Urchin sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Spiny Urchin 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 by brand
11 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Spiny Urchin 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 #9984A2 in HSL space. Pair Spiny Urchin 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 Spiny Urchin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spiny Urchin 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 245-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Berry Cream (SW 9075) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Behr has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Purple Mauve (690F-5) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Spiny Urchin is Carolina Plum (1384). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Carolina Plum and you'll get the same color. See the full Carolina Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Valspar has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Pink Plumeria (P002) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Plumeria swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spiny Urchin is Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Eclipse swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
At Glidden, the closest color to Spiny Urchin is Purple Foxglove Flower (50RB 23/161) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Foxglove Flower swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Imagine That (1226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Spiny Urchin without repainting risk. See the full Imagine That swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Spiny Urchin is Portuguese Dawn (C2-780) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spiny Urchin
Kompozit has no exact twin of Spiny Urchin. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →