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Dunn-Edwards Violet Shadow

DEA192 · #4D4860 · LRV ~7.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Blackberry Wine (~96% proximity)

Violet Shadow (DEA192) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blackberry Wine (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Violet Shadow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA192

HEX

#4D4860

RGB

77, 72, 96

HSL

252°, 14%, 33%

Family

Purples

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Violet Shadow FAQ

What undertone does Violet Shadow have?

Violet Shadow has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Violet Shadow?

Violet Shadow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Violet Shadow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), ~96% proximity; PPG: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Emperor (8003-48G), ~92% proximity; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~77% 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 Violet Shadow?

The HEX code of Violet Shadow (DEA192) is #4D4860, RGB 77, 72, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.