Violet Shadow DEA192 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4D4860, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackberry Wine from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #4D4860 · DEA192
Violet Shadow
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Violet Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D4860
RGB77, 72, 96
Estimated LRV7.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Violet Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Shadow
#4D4860
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#775883
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Shadow
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Shadow Room Palettes
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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
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Violet Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Shadow have?
Violet Shadow by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Violet Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Shadow are Blackberry Wine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Urban Legend by Behr (a close digital match), Jellied by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Violet Shadow'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 Shadow?
Violet Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 7.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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