Soft Lilac DE5974 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2D4DF, LRV 69 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candytuft from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2D4DF · DE5974
Soft Lilac
69%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Lilac Technical Profile
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Soft Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Lilac 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 Lilac
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCandytuft
Candytuft
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Easter Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peace and Happiness
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brook Trout
Behr
Nearly identical
Wine Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Flowers of May
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flowers of May
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Lilac
#E2D4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8590
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Lilac 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 Lilac.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Lilac have?
Soft Lilac by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Lilac are Candytuft by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Easter Morning by Valspar (a near-identical match), Peace and Happiness by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Lilac'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 Lilac?
Soft Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.6, 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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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 Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.