Exotic Evening DE5951 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #58516E, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Lilac from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #58516E · DE5951
Exotic Evening
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Exotic Evening Technical Profile
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Exotic Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Exotic Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsExotic Evening
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDark Lilac
Dark Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Illusionist
Behr
Nearly identical
Pleasing Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Magic Spell
PPG
Very similar
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Metropolis Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Plummy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
True Romance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vivid Vision
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exotic Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exotic Evening
#58516E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#856191
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exotic Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exotic Evening 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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Exotic Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exotic Evening have?
Exotic Evening by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Exotic Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Exotic Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exotic Evening are Dark Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Illusionist by Behr (a near-identical match), Pleasing Purple by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Exotic Evening'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 Exotic Evening?
Exotic Evening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Exotic Evening's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.