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.
Ref. #D3A5D6 · DE5997
Favorite Lavender
46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Favorite Lavender Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Favorite Lavender 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 Favorite Lavender.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Favorite Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.