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Dunn-Edwards Exotic Violet
DE5003 · #E1A0CF · LRV ~45.7
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Pink Plunge (~97% proximity)Exotic Violet (DE5003) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 45.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Pink Plunge (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Exotic Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
45.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5003
HEX
#E1A0CF
RGB
225, 160, 207
HSL
317°, 52%, 75%
Family
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Exotic Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Exotic Violet?
Exotic Violet has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Exotic Violet in other brands?
Valspar: Pink Plunge (1001-1C), ~97% proximity; PPG: Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Pretty Pink (2077-50), ~92% proximity; Behr: High Maintenance (P120-3), ~83% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Haute Pink (SW 6570), ~75% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Haute Pink (HGSW6570), ~75% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes (No. 278), ~52% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.