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Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet
DE5012 · #AE5883 · LRV ~17.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Cerise (~89% proximity)Vivid Violet (DE5012) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Cerise (~89% proximity).
Closest tone to Vivid Violet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.6 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5012
HEX
#AE5883
RGB
174, 88, 131
HSL
330°, 35%, 51%
Family
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Vivid Violet FAQ
What is the LRV of Vivid Violet?
Vivid Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Vivid Violet in other brands?
Glidden: Cerise (PPG17-11), ~89% proximity; Behr: Beauty Queen (P120-5), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Pink Pizzazz (8001-3G), ~88% proximity; PPG: Cerise (PPG17-11), ~87% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Exuberant Pink (SW 6840), ~85% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Pre-Dawn Sky (2075-30), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ruby Shade (HGSW6572), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~50% 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 Vivid Violet?
The HEX code of Vivid Violet (DE5012) is #AE5883, RGB 174, 88, 131. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.