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Dunn-Edwards Antique Heather

DE5975 · #CDBACB · LRV ~52.4

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Soft Amethyst (~96% proximity)

Antique Heather (DE5975) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 52.4 (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 Glidden Soft Amethyst (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Antique Heather in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

52.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5975

HEX

#CDBACB

RGB

205, 186, 203

HSL

306°, 16%, 77%

Family

Purples

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Antique Heather FAQ

What undertone does Antique Heather have?

Antique Heather has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Antique Heather?

Antique Heather has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.4 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 Antique Heather in other brands?

Glidden: Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Violet Petal (1382), ~95% proximity; PPG: Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4), ~95% proximity; Behr: Bedazzled (M110-3), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Mischief (V076-2), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (HGSW6835), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), ~83% 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 Antique Heather?

The HEX code of Antique Heather (DE5975) is #CDBACB, RGB 205, 186, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.