Modest Violet by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #E9E4EF · DE5945

Modest Violet

79%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Modest Violet DE5945 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9E4EF, LRV 79 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coquette from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Modest Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9E4EF
RGB233, 228, 239
LRV79.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Modest Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Modest 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-EdwardsModest Violet
Nearly identical
BehrCoquette

Coquette

Behr

Nearly identical

Misty Lilac

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Violet Tinge

PPG

Nearly identical

Spun Moonbeams

Valspar

Nearly identical

Twinkly Lights

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pale Pansy

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

White Bud

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Elation

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Colorado Dawn

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Wevet

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Signal White

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Modest Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Modest Violet

#E9E4EF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Modest Violet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Parasol

Complement

Minimalistic

Modest Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Brandywine

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Princely Violet

Pop

Maple View

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Verdant Views

Pop

Chive

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Modest Violet.

North to Alaska

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Be Cool

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Classic White

Dunn-Edwards · DEHW08

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Springtime Rain

Dunn-Edwards · DEW389

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Harbor Afternoon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5882

#E0E9F3

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Evocative Antonia

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Wine Pairing

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Hydrangea

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Pink Wink

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Sunset Serenade

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Mount Nirvana

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Modest Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Modest Violet have?
Modest Violet 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 Modest Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modest Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modest Violet are Coquette by Behr (a near-identical match), Misty Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Violet Tinge by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modest 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 Modest Violet?
Modest Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, 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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