Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Lavender Sweater |
| SKU | DE5998 |
| Hex | #BD83BE |
| RGB | 189, 131, 190 |
| HSL | 299°, 31%, 63% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Lavender Sweater
Lavender Sweater sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Lavender Sweater 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
9 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Lavender Sweater 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 #BD83BE in HSL space. Pair Lavender Sweater 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 Lavender Sweater Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Sweater 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 DE5998 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lavender Sweater is Drama Violet (SW 6978) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
Behr has no exact twin of Lavender Sweater. The nearest is Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Joie De Vivre swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lavender Sweater is Lilac Pink (2074-40) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
At Valspar, the closest color to Lavender Sweater is Dragonflies (V002-2) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.1 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragonflies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Sweater is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
At Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Sweater is Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Perfect swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lavender Sweater. The nearest is Moonlight Melody (1179) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lavender Sweater. The nearest is Satin Flower (1185) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 35 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Satin Flower swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender Sweater
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lavender Sweater. The nearest is Satin Flower (1185) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Satin Flower swatch →