Delicate Bloom 690C-3 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFBCEF, LRV 58 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pretty Petunia from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFBCEF · 690C-3
Delicate Bloom
58%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Delicate Bloom Technical Profile
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Delicate Bloom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delicate Bloom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDelicate Bloom
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsPretty Petunia
Pretty Petunia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sea Lavender
PPG
Very similar
Glittering Gemstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glittering Gemstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plink
Valspar
Visible difference
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
Exotic Fuchsia
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Glimmerish
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicate Bloom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicate Bloom
#DFBCEF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BF73B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicate Bloom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicate Bloom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Delicate Bloom.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delicate Bloom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicate Bloom have?
Delicate Bloom by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Delicate Bloom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delicate Bloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delicate Bloom are Pretty Petunia by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Prom Corsage by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Delicate Bloom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Delicate Bloom?
Delicate Bloom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delicate Bloom's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.