Victorian Violet DE6005 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B079A7, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Favorite Things from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B079A7 · DE6005
Victorian Violet
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Victorian Violet Technical Profile
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Victorian Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Victorian 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-EdwardsVictorian Violet
Nearly identical
KilzFavorite Things
Favorite Things
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eccentric Magenta
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Stripe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orchid Petals
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Purple Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mulberry Bush
PPG
Very similar
Happy Hyacinth
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pleasant Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baroness
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Victorian Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victorian Violet
#B079A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8592
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victorian Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victorian 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 Victorian Violet.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Victorian Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Victorian Violet have?
Victorian Violet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Victorian Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Victorian Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victorian Violet are Favorite Things by Kilz (a near-identical match), Eccentric Magenta by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Stripe by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Victorian 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 Victorian Violet?
Victorian Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, 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 Victorian Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.