Essence of Violet DEW396 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFEDEE, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mirage White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFEDEE · DEW396
Essence of Violet
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Essence of Violet Technical Profile
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Essence of Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essence of Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEssence of Violet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMirage White
Mirage White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coronation
PPG
Nearly identical
White Dogwood
Behr
Nearly identical
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Signal White
RAL
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Little Pinky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blushing White
Kilz
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essence of Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essence of Violet
#EFEDEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essence of Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essence of Violet 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
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Essence of Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essence of Violet have?
Essence of Violet by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essence of Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Essence of Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essence of Violet are Mirage White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coronation by PPG (a near-identical match), Raindrop White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Essence of 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 Essence of Violet?
Essence of Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.1, 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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Why Essence of Violet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.