Ref. #E4658E · DE5047
Love Letter
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Love Letter Technical Profile
What color is Love Letter? It's a deep warm pink with the hex code #E4658E. Colors similar to Love Letter include Vista Paint Rich Desires, Hirshfield's Groovy, PPG Paris Pink. Love Letter has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Love Letter depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood.
Colors Similar to Love Letter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Love Letter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Love Letter
#E4658E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C47D6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Love Letter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Love Letter 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 Love Letter.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Love Letter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Love Letter have?
Love Letter by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Love Letter from other brands?
The closest matches are Rich Desires by Vista Paint (#E06793), Groovy by Hirshfield's (#DE6491), Paris Pink by PPG (#DA6D91). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Love Letter?
Love Letter has an LRV of 27.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Love Letter's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.