Larkspur Bud DE5905 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B7C0EA, LRV 54 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spoiled Rotten from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7C0EA · DE5905
Larkspur Bud
54%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Larkspur Bud Technical Profile
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Larkspur Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Larkspur Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLarkspur Bud
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSpoiled Rotten
Spoiled Rotten
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spoiled Rotten
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bohemianism
Behr
Nearly identical
French Lilac
PPG
Very similar
Organza
Valspar
Very similar
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Periwinkle Bloom
Kilz
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Violet Daze
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Larkspur Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Larkspur Bud
#B7C0EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D77BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Larkspur Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Larkspur Bud 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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Larkspur Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Larkspur Bud have?
Larkspur Bud by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Larkspur Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Larkspur Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Larkspur Bud are Spoiled Rotten by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spoiled Rotten by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Berry Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Larkspur Bud'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 Larkspur Bud?
Larkspur Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Larkspur Bud's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.