Lingering Lilac DE5959 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6DEF0, LRV 75 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fancy Pansy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6DEF0 · DE5959
Lingering Lilac
75%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lingering Lilac Technical Profile
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Lingering Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lingering 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-EdwardsLingering Lilac
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFancy Pansy
Fancy Pansy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amethyst Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Muted Melody
Behr
Very similar
Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lingering Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lingering Lilac
#E6DEF0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD82B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lingering Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lingering 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 Lingering 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.
Lingering Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lingering Lilac have?
Lingering Lilac by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Lingering Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lingering Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lingering Lilac are Fancy Pansy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fairytale by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Amethyst Ice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lingering 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 Lingering Lilac?
Lingering Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lingering Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.