Soft Purple DE5954 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8BAD4, LRV 52 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lovely Lauren from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BAD4 · DE5954
Soft Purple
52%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Purple Technical Profile
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Soft Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Purple 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 Purple
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLovely Lauren
Lovely Lauren
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quaint Purple Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Lavender Bliss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iris Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Wishing Well
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sweet Scent
Kilz
Very similar
Plum Cake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Playful Petal
Valspar
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Purple
#C8BAD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Purple 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 Purple.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Purple have?
Soft Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Soft Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Purple are Lovely Lauren by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Quaint Purple Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Lavender Bliss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Purple'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 Purple?
Soft Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, 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 Soft Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.