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Dunn-Edwards Veiled Violet

DE5976 · #B19BB0 · LRV ~35.9

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss (~96% proximity)

Veiled Violet (DE5976) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.9 (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 Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Veiled Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

35.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5976

HEX

#B19BB0

RGB

177, 155, 176

HSL

303°, 12%, 65%

Family

Purples

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Veiled Violet FAQ

What undertone does Veiled Violet have?

Veiled Violet 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 Veiled Violet?

Veiled Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.9 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 Veiled Violet in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Iris Bliss (1383), ~96% proximity; Behr: Svelte (M100-3), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Obi Lilac (SW 6556), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Obi Lilac (HGSW6556), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Ashberry (PPG1179-5), ~90% proximity; PPG: Ashberry (PPG1179-5), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), ~80% 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 Veiled Violet?

The HEX code of Veiled Violet (DE5976) is #B19BB0, RGB 177, 155, 176. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.