Veiled Violet DE5976 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B19BB0, LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iris Bliss from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B19BB0 · DE5976
Veiled Violet
36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Veiled Violet Technical Profile
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Veiled Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Veiled Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsVeiled Violet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIris Bliss
Iris Bliss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roaring Twenties
Behr
Very similar
Dusty Lavender
Valspar
Very similar
High Society Violet
PPG
Very similar
Play Time
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pansy Posie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Very similar
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Voila!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Veiled Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Veiled Violet
#B19BB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8597
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Veiled Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Veiled Violet 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 Veiled Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Veiled Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Veiled Violet have?
Veiled Violet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Veiled Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Veiled Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Veiled Violet are Iris Bliss by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Roaring Twenties by Behr (a very close match), Dusty Lavender by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Veiled Violet'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 Veiled Violet?
Veiled Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, 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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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 Veiled Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.