Star of Persia DEFD01 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9F8DC3, LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gorgeous Hydrangea from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F8DC3 · DEFD01
Star of Persia
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Star of Persia Technical Profile
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Star of Persia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Star of Persia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsStar of Persia
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGorgeous Hydrangea
Gorgeous Hydrangea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Garden Flower
Behr
Very similar
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Gorgeous Hydrangea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Magic Carpet
PPG
Very similar
Kismet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wonderland
Kilz
Visible difference
Purplesaurus
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Star of Persia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Star of Persia
#9F8DC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Star of Persia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Star of Persia 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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Star of Persia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Star of Persia have?
Star of Persia 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 Star of Persia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Star of Persia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Star of Persia are Gorgeous Hydrangea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Garden Flower by Behr (a very close match), Quite Lilac by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Star of Persia'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 Star of Persia?
Star of Persia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Star of Persia's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.