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Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush

DE5946 · #D8D3E6 · LRV 66.9

Compare with other brands: Behr Fanciful is a 97% match

Violet Crush (DE5946) is a light purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 66.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Fanciful (97% match).

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LRV

66.9 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5946

HEX

#D8D3E6

RGB

216, 211, 230

HSL

256°, 28%, 86%

Family

Purples

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Violet Crush FAQ

What undertone does Violet Crush have?

Violet Crush has no strong undertone: it reads as a light purple. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Violet Crush?

Violet Crush has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Behr: Fanciful (M560-2), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Lavender Ice (2069-60), 95%; Valspar: Watercolor Grape (8002-48A), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Potentially Purple (SW 6821), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Potentially Purple (HGSW6821), 94%; Glidden: Misty Violet (PPG1247-3), 93%; PPG: Misty Violet (PPG1247-3), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 84%. 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 Violet Crush?

The HEX code of Violet Crush (DE5946) is #D8D3E6, RGB 216, 211, 230. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.