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Dunn-Edwards Violet Clues

DEW393 · #EFECEF · LRV 84.6

Compare with other brands: PPG Coronation is a 97% match

Violet Clues (DEW393) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 84.6 (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 match in another brand is PPG Coronation (97% match).

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LRV

84.6 · Very light

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEW393

HEX

#EFECEF

RGB

239, 236, 239

HSL

300°, 9%, 93%

Family

Whites

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Violet Clues FAQ

What undertone does Violet Clues have?

Violet Clues is a cool white with a subtle 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 Violet Clues?

Violet Clues has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.6 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.

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

PPG: Coronation (PPG1248-1), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Mirage White (2116-70), 97%; Glidden: Winter Morn (PPG1172-2), 97%; Behr: Opulent Opal (PR-W4), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Wevet (No. 273), 95%; Valspar: Teapot (8007-1A), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Natural White (SW 9542), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oxford White (HGSW4026), 92%. 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 Clues?

The HEX code of Violet Clues (DEW393) is #EFECEF, RGB 239, 236, 239. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.