Melting Violet DE6017 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D4B8BF, LRV 52 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delightful from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4B8BF · DE6017
Melting Violet
52%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Melting Violet Technical Profile
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Melting Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melting Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMelting Violet
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDelightful
Delightful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mauv-Elous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
PPG
Nearly identical
Plymouth Notch
Behr
Nearly identical
Hosanna
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hosanna
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bombay Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Kept Love Letters
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melting Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melting Violet
#D4B8BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melting Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melting Violet 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 Melting Violet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melting Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melting Violet have?
Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Melting Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melting Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melting Violet are Delightful by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mauv-Elous by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nostalgia by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melting Violet'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 Melting Violet?
Melting Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Melting Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.