Pretty Petunia DE5989 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6B7E2, LRV 54 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candlelight Dinner from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6B7E2 · DE5989
Pretty Petunia
54%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pretty Petunia Technical Profile
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Pretty Petunia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pretty Petunia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPretty Petunia
Nearly identical
BehrCandlelight Dinner
Candlelight Dinner
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Lavender
PPG
Nearly identical
Cherish the Moment
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glittering Gemstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Plink
Valspar
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pretty Petunia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pretty Petunia
#D6B7E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B37FA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pretty Petunia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pretty Petunia 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 Pretty Petunia.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pretty Petunia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pretty Petunia have?
Pretty Petunia by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Pretty Petunia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pretty Petunia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pretty Petunia are Candlelight Dinner by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Lavender by PPG (a near-identical match), Delicate Bloom by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pretty Petunia'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 Pretty Petunia?
Pretty Petunia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pretty Petunia's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.