Ref. #E2D4DF · DE5974
Soft Lilac
69%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soft Lilac Technical Profile
What color is Soft Lilac? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E2D4DF. Colors similar to Soft Lilac include Valspar Easter Morning, Benjamin Moore Peace and Happiness, Behr Brook Trout. Soft Lilac has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Soft Lilac sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Soft Lilac pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Soft Lilac
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Soft Lilac from other brands?
The closest matches are Easter Morning by Valspar (#E5D7E3), Peace and Happiness by Benjamin Moore (#E2D5DE), Brook Trout by Behr (#DFD4DF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Lilac?
Soft Lilac has an LRV of 68.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.