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Dunn-Edwards English Violet

DEFD03 · #413E56 · LRV 5.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Emperor is a 95% match

English Violet (DEFD03) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 5.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Emperor (95% match).

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LRV

5.2 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEFD03

HEX

#413E56

RGB

65, 62, 86

HSL

248°, 16%, 29%

Family

Blues

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English Violet FAQ

What undertone does English Violet have?

English Violet is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 English Violet?

English Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.2 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 English Violet in other brands?

Valspar: Emperor (8003-48G), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), 93%; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 93%; PPG: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (SW 6545), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), 91%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 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 English Violet?

The HEX code of English Violet (DEFD03) is #413E56, RGB 65, 62, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.