Faraway Sky DE5942 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8980C1, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brocade from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8980C1 · DE5942
Faraway Sky
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Faraway Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#8980C1
RGB137, 128, 193
Estimated LRV24.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Faraway Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faraway Sky
#8980C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F84AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faraway Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faraway Sky 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
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Faraway Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faraway Sky have?
Faraway Sky by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Faraway Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faraway Sky are Brocade by Behr (a close digital match), Mixed Berries by Behr (a very close match), Grapolicious by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Faraway Sky'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 Faraway Sky?
Faraway Sky has a estimated lightness value of 24.6, 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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