Essence of Violet
DEW396 · #EFEDEE · LRV 78 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
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What Color Is Essence of Violet, Really?
Essence of Violet reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DEW396 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Essence of Violet
Essence of Violet shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Essence of Violet
Essence of Violet is very light — LRV 78, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Essence of Violet are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEW396 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SnowberrySW 7140 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.5 | 84 | Color page → |
| Behr | Phantom Mist720A-1 · Behr | 1.6 | 86 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Ultra WhiteCC-10 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 83 | Color page → |
| Valspar | High Hide White7007-2 · Valspar | 3.1 | 85 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Magical MoonlightPPG1045-1 · PPG / Glidden | 2.1 | 85 | Color page → |
| Glidden | CoronationPPG1248-1 · Glidden | 0.9 | 84 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Essence of Violet within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EFEDEE in HSL space. Pair Essence of Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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