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Dunn-Edwards Exotic Violet

DE5003 · #E1A0CF · LRV 45.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Pink Plunge is a 97% match

Exotic Violet (DE5003) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 45.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Pink Plunge (97% match).

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LRV

45.7 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5003

HEX

#E1A0CF

RGB

225, 160, 207

HSL

317°, 52%, 75%

Family

Purples

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Exotic Violet FAQ

What is the LRV of Exotic Violet?

Exotic Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 45.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Exotic Violet in other brands?

Valspar: Pink Plunge (1001-1C), 97%; PPG: Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5), 93%; Glidden: Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Pretty Pink (2077-50), 92%; Behr: High Maintenance (P120-3), 83%; Sherwin-Williams: Haute Pink (SW 6570), 75%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Haute Pink (HGSW6570), 75%; Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes (No. 278), 52%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Exotic Violet?

The HEX code of Exotic Violet (DE5003) is #E1A0CF, RGB 225, 160, 207. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.