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Dunn-Edwards First Lilac

DE5981 · #E7D6ED · LRV 71.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Sweet Romance is a 95% match

First Lilac (DE5981) is a light purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 71.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Sweet Romance (95% match).

Compare First Lilac with other brands

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LRV

71.2 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5981

HEX

#E7D6ED

RGB

231, 214, 237

HSL

284°, 39%, 88%

Family

Purples

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First Lilac FAQ

What undertone does First Lilac have?

First Lilac 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 First Lilac?

First Lilac has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71.2 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 First Lilac in other brands?

Behr: Sweet Romance (P100-2), 95%; Valspar: Simply Lavender (4001-9B), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Lily Lavender (2071-60), 93%; Glidden: Sonora Rose (PPG1251-3), 92%; PPG: Sonora Rose (PPG1251-3), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Euphoric Lilac (HGSW6835), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 76%. 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 First Lilac?

The HEX code of First Lilac (DE5981) is #E7D6ED, RGB 231, 214, 237. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.