Dusk DE5938 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EEE9F9, LRV 83 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearl Violet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEE9F9 · DE5938
Dusk
83%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dusk Technical Profile
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Dusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDusk
Nearly identical
BehrPearl Violet
Pearl Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Violet Tinge
PPG
Very similar
Heart's Aflutter
Valspar
Very similar
Fancy Pansy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Twinkly Lights
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusk
#EEE9F9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF76BC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusk 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 Dusk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusk have?
Dusk by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusk are Pearl Violet by Behr (a near-identical match), November Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), In The Spotlight by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusk'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 Dusk?
Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Dusk's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.