Antique Heather DE5975 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDBACB, estimated LRV 52 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wisteria Wish from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CDBACB · DE5975
Antique Heather
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Antique Heather Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDBACB
RGB205, 186, 203
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Antique Heather
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Heather
#CDBACB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8595
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Heather
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Heather Room Palettes
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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
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Antique Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Heather have?
Antique Heather by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antique Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Heather are Wisteria Wish by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Violet Blusher by PPG (a close digital match), Subtle Purple by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antique Heather'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 Antique Heather?
Antique Heather has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, 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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