Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Deep Carnation |
| SKU | DE5011 |
| Hex | #C973A2 |
| RGB | 201, 115, 162 |
| HSL | 327°, 44%, 62% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Deep Carnation
Deep Carnation sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Deep Carnation 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Deep Carnation 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 #C973A2 in HSL space. Pair Deep Carnation 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 Deep Carnation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Carnation 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 DE5011 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Carnation
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Deep Carnation. The nearest is Hibiscus (SW 6851) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hibiscus swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Carnation
Behr has no exact twin of Deep Carnation. The nearest is Enamored (M150-5) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enamored swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Carnation
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Deep Carnation. The nearest is Tropical Rose (1355) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deep Carnation
At Valspar, the closest color to Deep Carnation is Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.1 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raspberry Sorbet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Carnation
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Deep Carnation is Florentine Pink (PPG17-09) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florentine Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Carnation
At Glidden, the closest color to Deep Carnation is Rose Petal Pink (30RR 26/335) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Petal Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Carnation
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Deep Carnation. The nearest is Ritzy Raspberry (247-5DB) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ritzy Raspberry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Carnation
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Deep Carnation. The nearest is Purple Hollyhock (1158) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hollyhock swatch →