Soft Lavender DE5987 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6E5F6, estimated LRV 82 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cupid Arrow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F6E5F6 · DE5987
Soft Lavender
82%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Lavender Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6E5F6
RGB246, 229, 246
Estimated LRV82.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Soft Lavender
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Lavender
#F6E5F6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B77B99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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
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Soft Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Lavender have?
Soft Lavender by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Soft Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Lavender are Cupid Arrow by Behr (a close digital match), Wine Pairing by Behr (a close digital match), Easter Bonnet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Lavender?
Soft Lavender has a estimated lightness value of 82.3, 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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