Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Antique Heather |
| SKU | DE5975 |
| Hex | #CDBACB |
| RGB | 205, 186, 203 |
| HSL | 306°, 16%, 77% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Antique Heather
Antique Heather sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Antique Heather is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Antique Heather within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CDBACB in HSL space. Pair Antique Heather with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Antique Heather Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Antique Heather 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5975 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Heather
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Antique Heather. The nearest is Mauve Finery (SW 6282) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve Finery swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Behr, the closest color to Antique Heather is Iris Pink (690E-3) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Antique Heather is Wishing Well (1389) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wishing Well swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Valspar, the closest color to Antique Heather is Mischief (V076-2) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.2 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mischief swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Antique Heather
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Antique Heather is Rose Marble (PPG1179-4) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Marble swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Antique Heather
Glidden's nearest match is Violet Blusher (50RB 52/107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Antique Heather without repainting risk. See the full Violet Blusher swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Antique Heather is Shadowed Rose (346-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadowed Rose swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Heather
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Antique Heather. The nearest is Furtive Mauve (HGSW 2436) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Furtive Mauve swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Antique Heather
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sugared Almond (NO. 9913), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Antique Heather without repainting risk. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Antique Heather is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Antique Heather is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Antique Heather
At Kompozit, the closest color to Antique Heather is Lavender Blessing (1211) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blessing swatch →