Dusky Violet by Behr paint color
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Ref. #D0C5CF · 110E-3

Dusky Violet

55%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Dusky Violet 110E-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0C5CF, LRV 55 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enchant from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dusky Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#D0C5CF
RGB208, 197, 207
LRV55.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Dusky Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dusky Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrDusky Violet
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEnchant

Enchant

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Just Bloomed

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

So Dainty

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gypsy Caravan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hazy Iris

Valspar

Very similar

Easter Ribbon

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dusky Lilac

PPG

Very similar

Butterfly Kiss

Kilz

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Soft Lilac

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dusky Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dusky Violet

#D0C5CF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8595

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dusky Violet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Odyssey Lilac

Complement

Sea Spray

Dusky Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Terrace Brown

Pop

Cherry Fizz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Pistachio

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Hummingbird Green

Pop

Solitary Tree

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Stormy

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Muddled Basil

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Puritan Gray

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Dusky Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dusky Violet have?
Dusky Violet by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusky Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Violet are Enchant by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Just Bloomed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), So Dainty by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusky Violet'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 Dusky Violet?
Dusky Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, 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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