Violet Clues DEW393 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFECEF, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Innocent White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFECEF · DEW393
Violet Clues
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Clues Technical Profile
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Violet Clues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Clues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsViolet Clues
Nearly identical
PPGInnocent White
Innocent White
PPG
Nearly identical
Phantom Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Lilac Frost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mirage White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Softened Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blushing White
Kilz
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Clues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Clues
#EFECEF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Clues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Clues 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 Violet Clues.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Clues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Clues have?
Violet Clues by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet Clues in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Clues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Clues are Innocent White by PPG (a near-identical match), Phantom Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Dried Lavender by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Clues'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 Violet Clues?
Violet Clues has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violet Clues's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.