Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Violet Daze |
| SKU | 142-4DB |
| Hex | #B7B8D3 |
| RGB | 183, 184, 211 |
| HSL | 238°, 24%, 77% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dutch Boy Violet Daze
Violet Daze sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Violet Daze 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Violet Daze 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 #B7B8D3 in HSL space. Pair Violet Daze 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 Violet Daze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Violet Daze 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 142-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Daze
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Violet Daze. The nearest is Wisteria (SW 6822) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Violet Daze
Behr has no exact twin of Violet Daze. The nearest is Movie Magic (MQ5-45) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Movie Magic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Violet Daze
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Violet Daze is Blue Orchid (2069-50). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Blue Orchid and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Orchid swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Violet Daze
At Valspar, the closest color to Violet Daze is Peri Wink (8003-47B) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peri Wink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Violet Daze
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Violet Daze is Cosmic (PPG1171-4) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmic swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Violet Daze
At Glidden, the closest color to Violet Daze is Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Lilac swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Violet Daze
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Violet Daze. The nearest is Beverly Lilac (HGSW 1415) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beverly Lilac swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Violet Daze
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Madder Blue (DE5926), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Violet Daze without repainting risk. See the full Madder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Violet Daze
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Violet Daze. The nearest is Violet Beauty (1296) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Violet Daze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Violet Daze is Collensia (1281) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Collensia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Violet Daze
At Kompozit, the closest color to Violet Daze is Collensia (1281) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Collensia swatch →