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Behr Dusky Violet110E-3 · #D0C5CF · LRV 58

Dusky Violet reads as a warm magenta tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 110E-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR DUSKY VIOLET
RGB 208, 197, 207LRV 58

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameDusky Violet
SKU110E-3
Hex#D0C5CF
RGB208, 197, 207
HSL305°, 10%, 79%
LRV58
Undertonewarm magenta tone
FamilyPurple
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About Behr Dusky Violet

At LRV 58, Dusky Violet is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Dusky Violet is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches by brand

14 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6555 · #D1C6D2 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 59
SW 6267 · #CEC9CC · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 59

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1381 · #D4C7D6 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 60
2113-60 · #D0C5C5 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 57
1375 · #D6BFCE · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 56

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All purple at Valspar →
V075-2 · #D4C9D7 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 60.7
8004-2B · #D2C8CD · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 59
8004-48B · #C7C5CC · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 56

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1177-3 · #D5C6D5 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 59
PPG1174-3 · #CCC8D1 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 59
PPG1046-3 · #D7C2C9 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 57
PPG1047-4 · #CFC1C2 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 55

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1174-3 · #CDC8D2 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 59
30RR 56/055 · #D3C2C9 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 56
90BB 58/072 · #CAC6D6 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 58
PPG1046-3 · #D8C2CA · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 57

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All purple at Dutch Boy →
245-2DB · #D1C6D2 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 59
344-2DB · #C6C4D1 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 56
301-2DB · #D7C2C7 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 57
HGSW 2426 · #D1C6D2 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 59
HGSW 6555 · #D1C6D2 · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 59
HGSW 3407 · #CEC9CC · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 59
HGSW 6267 · #CEC9CC · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 59

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6010 · #D4C0C5 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 52
DE6394 · #D4CBCC · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 57

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.21
All purple at Magnolia Home →
JG-98 · #D4CDD0 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.12
All purple at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9913 · #D0BFCD · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 55
NO. 270 · #C9C7CD · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 58

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1309 · #CEC1CA · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 56
1287 · #CBC3D1 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 56
1295 · #D2CAD8 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 61
1218 · #D7C7CC · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1309 · #CDC0C9 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 55
1218 · #D5C6CC · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 59
1295 · #D1C8D7 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 61
1224 · #D5C5D4 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 60

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.15
All purple at C2 Paint →
BD9 · #C8C3C7 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 55
BD8 · #D1C7C8 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 59

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All purple at Kompozit →
1309 · #CDC0C9 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 55
1218 · #D5C6CC · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 59
1295 · #D1C8D7 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 60
1224 · #D5C5D4 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 59

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Dusky Violet within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

720A-3 · LRV 59
N130-2 · LRV 59
120E-2 · LRV 60
710A-3 · LRV 59
100E-3 · LRV 56
MQ3-28 · LRV 58

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D0C5CF in HSL space. Pair Dusky Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D0C5CF + #C5D0C6
TRIADIC
#D0C5CF · #CFD0C5 · #C5CFD0
ANALOGOUS
#CCC5D0 · #D0C5CF · #D0C5CA

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.67:1fail
Sample text on black
12.57:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Dusky Violet Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Dusky Violet from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 110E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Violet

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dusky Violet is Enchant (SW 6555). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Enchant and you'll get the same color. See the full Enchant swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Easter Ribbon (1381) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 58) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easter Ribbon swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Valspar, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Hazy Iris (8004-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Iris swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Silver Chalice (PPG1174-3) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Silver Chalice (PPG1174-3) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusky Violet

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dusky Violet is Just Bloomed (245-2DB). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Just Bloomed and you'll get the same color. See the full Just Bloomed swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Violet

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dusky Violet is Pixie Plum (HGSW 2426). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pixie Plum and you'll get the same color. See the full Pixie Plum swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Violet

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusky Violet. The nearest is Calluna (NO. 270) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 58). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calluna swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Orchid Fragrance (1287) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 58) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid Fragrance swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Odyssey Lilac (1218) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Odyssey Lilac swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Violet

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusky Violet. The nearest is Pond Mist (BD8) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Mist swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Violet

At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusky Violet is Odyssey Lilac (1218) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 58) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Odyssey Lilac swatch →

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