Sheer Lavender DE5980 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFE2F2, LRV 79 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Orchid from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE2F2 · DE5980
Sheer Lavender
79%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Sheer Lavender Technical Profile
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Sheer Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheer Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSheer Lavender
Nearly identical
ValsparPale Orchid
Pale Orchid
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rose Fantasy
Behr
Nearly identical
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Angora Pink
PPG
Very similar
Fancy Pansy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Easter Bonnet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheer Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheer Lavender
#EFE2F2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B082A2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheer Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheer Lavender 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 Sheer Lavender.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sheer Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheer Lavender have?
Sheer Lavender 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 Sheer Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheer Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Lavender are Pale Orchid by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rose Fantasy by Behr (a near-identical match), Wine Pairing by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sheer Lavender'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 Sheer Lavender?
Sheer Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sheer Lavender's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.