Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Veronica Flower |
| SKU | 244-4DB |
| Hex | #9084A1 |
| RGB | 144, 132, 161 |
| HSL | 265°, 13%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Veronica Flower
Veronica Flower sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Veronica Flower 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.
C2 Paint
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Veronica Flower 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 #9084A1 in HSL space. Pair Veronica Flower 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 Veronica Flower Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Veronica Flower 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 244-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Veronica Flower
C2 Paint's nearest match is Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Veronica Flower without repainting risk. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Behr's nearest match is Purple Mauve (690F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Veronica Flower without repainting risk. See the full Purple Mauve swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Veronica Flower
At Kompozit, the closest color to Veronica Flower is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Veronica Flower
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Veronica Flower is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Veronica Flower. The nearest is Carolina Plum (1384) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carolina Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Valspar has no exact twin of Veronica Flower. The nearest is Intrigue (T522) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Gentle Grape (SW 9074), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Soft Charcoal (DE5935), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Veronica Flower
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Brassica (NO. 271), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Brassica swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 8.58). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 15.44). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Veronica Flower
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Veronica Flower — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 17.56). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 244-4DB instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →