Shimmering Sky DE5960 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DBD1E8, LRV 67 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violetville from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBD1E8 · DE5960
Shimmering Sky
67%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Shimmering Sky Technical Profile
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Shimmering Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shimmering Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsShimmering Sky
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVioletville
Violetville
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plum's the Word
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lily Lavender
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whipped Plum
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iced Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Classic Rose
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heather Rose
Behr
Very similar
Sleepy Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rhapsody Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shimmering Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shimmering Sky
#DBD1E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shimmering Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shimmering Sky 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
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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shimmering Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shimmering Sky have?
Shimmering Sky 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 Shimmering Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shimmering Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shimmering Sky are Violetville by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Plum's the Word by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lily Lavender by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shimmering Sky'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 Shimmering Sky?
Shimmering Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shimmering Sky's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.