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Dunn-Edwards Violet Shadow

DEA192 · #4D4860 · LRV 7.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Blackberry Wine is a 96% match

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

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LRV

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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