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.
Ref. #D8D3E6 · DE5946
Violet Crush
67%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violet Crush Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Violet Crush 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 Crush.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
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 Violet Crush's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.