First Lilac DE5981 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7D6ED, LRV 71 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heather Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7D6ED · DE5981
First Lilac
71%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
First Lilac Technical Profile
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First Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to First Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFirst Lilac
Nearly identical
BehrHeather Rose
Heather Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Lavender
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sofia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Violetville
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lily Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Little Touch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grape Glimmer
PPG
Very similar
Sleepy Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Euphoric Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With First Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Lilac
#E7D6ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B181A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First Lilac 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 First Lilac.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
First Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Lilac have?
First Lilac by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample First Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Lilac are Heather Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Simply Lavender by Valspar (a near-identical match), Etiquette by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First Lilac'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 First Lilac?
First Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why First Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.