Violet Gems DE5940 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C4C0E9, LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peak of Perfection from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4C0E9 · DE5940
Violet Gems
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Violet Gems Technical Profile
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Violet Gems in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Gems 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 Gems
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPeak of Perfection
Peak of Perfection
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pretty Posie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Romantic Poetry
Behr
Very similar
Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
Very similar
Lilac Bouquet
PPG
Very similar
February Amethyst
Kilz
Very similar
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Gems
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Gems
#C4C0E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F7BB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Gems
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Gems 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
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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 Gems — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Gems have?
Violet Gems by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Gems in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Gems from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Gems are Peak of Perfection by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pretty Posie by Vista Paint (a very close match), Pretty Posie by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violet Gems'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 Gems?
Violet Gems has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Violet Gems's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.