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Dunn-Edwards Essence of Violet

DEW396 · #EFEDEE · LRV 85.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Coronation is a 99% match

Essence of Violet (DEW396) is a true white from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 85.1 (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 (99% match).

Compare Essence of Violet with other brands

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LRV

85.1 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DEW396

HEX

#EFEDEE

RGB

239, 237, 238

HSL

330°, 6%, 93%

Family

Whites

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Essence of Violet FAQ

What undertone does Essence of Violet have?

Essence of Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a true white. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Essence of Violet?

Essence of Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.1 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 Essence of Violet in other brands?

PPG: Coronation (PPG1248-1), 99%; Glidden: Coronation (PPG1248-1), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Mirage White (2116-70), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Wevet (No. 273), 96%; Behr: Sweet Roses (PR-W5), 96%; Valspar: Blue Kiss (7004-11), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Natural White (SW 9542), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oxford White (HGSW4026), 94%. 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 Essence of Violet?

The HEX code of Essence of Violet (DEW396) is #EFEDEE, RGB 239, 237, 238. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.