Ref. #E6DEF0 · DE5959
Lingering Lilac
75%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lingering Lilac Technical Profile
What color is Lingering Lilac? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #E6DEF0. Colors similar to Lingering Lilac include Vista Paint Fancy Pansy, Hirshfield's Fairytale, Valspar Purple Mist. Lingering Lilac has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Lingering Lilac reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Lingering Lilac
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Lingering Lilac from other brands?
The closest matches are Fancy Pansy by Vista Paint (#E6DEEE), Fairytale by Hirshfield's (#E5DBEB), Purple Mist by Valspar (#E6DCEA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lingering Lilac?
Lingering Lilac has an LRV of 75.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.