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Dunn-Edwards English Violet

DEFD03 · #413E56 · LRV ~5.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Emperor (~95% proximity)

English Violet (DEFD03) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Emperor (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to English Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 English Violet?

English Violet has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Emperor (8003-48G), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (SW 6545), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), ~91% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~76% 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 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.