Soft Lavender DE5987 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6E5F6, 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.
Ref. #F6E5F6 · DE5987
Soft Lavender
82%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Lavender Technical Profile
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Soft Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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-EdwardsSoft Lavender
Nearly identical
BehrCupid Arrow
Cupid Arrow
Behr
Nearly identical
Easter Bonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cascadia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maiden of the Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Peace
Vista Paint
Very similar
Desert Dawn
PPG
Very similar
Be Mine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Lavender
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Soft Lavender.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Lavender are Cupid Arrow by Behr (a near-identical match), Wine Pairing by Behr (a near-identical match), Easter Bonnet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.