Violet Crush by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #D8D3E6 · DE5946

Violet Crush

67%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Violet Crush DE5946 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D8D3E6, LRV 67 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Lilac from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Violet Crush Technical Profile

HEX Code#D8D3E6
RGB216, 211, 230
LRV66.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Violet Crush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Violet Crush 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 Crush
Nearly identical
BehrDusty Lilac

Dusty Lilac

Behr

Nearly identical

Carefree Breeze

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mountain's Majesty

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Amethyst Ice

PPG

Nearly identical

Butterfly Kiss

Kilz

Nearly identical

Potentially Purple

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Will o' the Wisp

Valspar

Very similar

Whispered Lilac

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Spring Iris

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Violet Crush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Violet Crush

#D8D3E6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A485AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Violet Crush

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Misty Violet

Complement

Origami Clover

Violet Crush Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Pencil Lead

Pop

Mission Gold

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Covered Wagon

Pop

Chive

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Violet Crush.

Shimmering Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5960

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Chill in the Air

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Lavender Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5939

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Frosty Fog

Dunn-Edwards · DE5917

#DEE1E9

Winter Morn

Dunn-Edwards · DET617

#D9D9D6

Fleur De Sel

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR55

#DDDAD7

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

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Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

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Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

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Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

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Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

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Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

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Violet Crush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Violet Crush have?
Violet Crush by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Violet Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Crush are Dusty Lilac by Behr (a near-identical match), Carefree Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mountain's Majesty by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Crush'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 Crush?
Violet Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.9, 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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