First Lilac DE5981 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7D6ED, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E7D6ED · DE5981
First Lilac
71%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
First Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7D6ED
RGB231, 214, 237
Estimated LRV71.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With First Lilac
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match First Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Lilac are Heather Rose by Behr (a close digital match), Simply Lavender by Valspar (a close digital match), Etiquette by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why First Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.