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Dunn-Edwards Soft Lavender

DE5987 · #F6E5F6 · LRV ~82.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (~95% proximity)

Soft Lavender (DE5987) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 82.3 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Soft Lavender in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

82.3 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5987

HEX

#F6E5F6

RGB

246, 229, 246

HSL

300°, 49%, 93%

Family

Whites

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Soft Lavender FAQ

What undertone does Soft Lavender have?

Soft Lavender is a cool white with a moderate violet undertone, 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 Soft Lavender?

Soft Lavender has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Soft Lavender in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Easter Bonnet (2074-70), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Cascadia (1002-4C), ~93% proximity; PPG: Heaven Sent (PPG1252-2), ~93% proximity; Behr: Sprinkle (P100-1), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Desert Dawn (PPG1252-3), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (SW 6834), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (HGSW6834), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~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 Soft Lavender?

The HEX code of Soft Lavender (DE5987) is #F6E5F6, RGB 246, 229, 246. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.