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.
Ref. #E9E4EF · DE5945
Modest Violet
79%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Modest Violet Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Modest 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 Modest Violet.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Modest Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.