Ref. #DED3E6 · DE5953
Alpine Moon
68%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Alpine Moon Technical Profile
What color is Alpine Moon? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #DED3E6. Colors similar to Alpine Moon include Kilz Sofia, Vista Paint Carefree Breeze, Valspar Watercolor Grape. Alpine Moon has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Alpine Moon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Alpine Moon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alpine Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alpine Moon
#DED3E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alpine Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alpine Moon 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Alpine Moon.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Alpine Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alpine Moon have?
Alpine Moon by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Alpine Moon from other brands?
The closest matches are Sofia by Kilz (#E1D3E6), Carefree Breeze by Vista Paint (#DBD3E5), Watercolor Grape by Valspar (#E0D6E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Alpine Moon?
Alpine Moon has an LRV of 67.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alpine Moon's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.