Violet Gems by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #C4C0E9 · DE5940

Violet Gems

55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Violet Gems Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4C0E9
RGB196, 192, 233
LRV55.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Peak of Perfection

Complement

Delicate Daisy

Violet Gems Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Old-Fashioned Purple

Pop

Crushed Berries

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Grand Purple

Pop

Fall Foliage

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Rodeo

Pop

Lime Twist

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Violet Gems.

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Dunn-Edwards · DE5905

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York Plum

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Prim Blue

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Maritime

Dunn-Edwards · DET588

#BDCFEA

Drenched Rain

Dunn-Edwards · DE5883

#C1D1E2

Plum Point

Dunn-Edwards · DE5982

#D4BDDF

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

Blue Luxury

Behr · S-G-520

#1A85AC

Clear Skies

Benjamin Moore · 2054-70

#D3EBED

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

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Harbor Fog

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Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

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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