Pretty Petunia DE5989 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6B7E2, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D6B7E2 · DE5989
Pretty Petunia
54%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pretty Petunia Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6B7E2
RGB214, 183, 226
Estimated LRV53.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Pretty Petunia
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pretty Petunia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pretty Petunia are Candlelight Dinner by Behr (a close digital match), Sea Lavender by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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