Favorite Lavender by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #D3A5D6 · DE5997

Favorite Lavender

46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Favorite Lavender DE5997 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D3A5D6, LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Very Violet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Favorite Lavender Technical Profile

HEX Code#D3A5D6
RGB211, 165, 214
LRV45.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Favorite Lavender in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Favorite Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsFavorite Lavender
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVery Violet

Very Violet

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Plink

Valspar

Very similar

Birthday Candle

Behr

Very similar

Tiara Pink

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Chateau Rose

PPG

Very similar

Exotic Fuchsia

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Crush

Kilz

Very similar

Dahlia Pink

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Novel Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Favorite Lavender

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Favorite Lavender

#D3A5D6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0829C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Favorite Lavender

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Plink

Complement

Coral Springs

Favorite Lavender Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Cold Brew

Pop

Razzle Dazzle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Parisian Plum

Pop

Mack Creek

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Jolly Green

Pop

Artificial Turf

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Favorite Lavender.

Exotic Violet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5003

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Prize Winning Orchid

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Pretty Petunia

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Tinted Iris

Dunn-Edwards · DE5961

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Soft Purple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5954

#C8BAD4

Muddy Mauve

Dunn-Edwards · DE5016

#E4B3CC

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pink Parade

Hirshfield's · 1165

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Sweet Roses

Behr · PR-W5

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July Ruby

Behr · BIC-51

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Prominent Pink

Sherwin-Williams · 6846

#DA9EC5

Juicy Details

Behr · P160-4

#E05B9A

Antique Fuchsia

PPG · 10RR 21/325

#B16590

Favorite Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Favorite Lavender have?
Favorite Lavender by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Favorite Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Favorite Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favorite Lavender are Very Violet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Plink by Valspar (a very close match), Birthday Candle by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Favorite Lavender'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 Favorite Lavender?
Favorite Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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