Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Soft Purple |
| SKU | DE5954 |
| Hex | #C8BAD4 |
| RGB | 200, 186, 212 |
| HSL | 272°, 23%, 78% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Soft Purple
Soft Purple sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Soft Purple 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 Soft Purple 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 #C8BAD4 in HSL space. Pair Soft Purple 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 Soft Purple Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Soft Purple 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 DE5954 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Purple
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Soft Purple. The nearest is Free Spirit (SW 6973) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Free Spirit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Soft Purple
Behr's nearest match is Iris Pink (690E-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 48) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Purple without repainting risk. See the full Iris Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Soft Purple
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Soft Purple is Wishing Well (1389) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) 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 Soft Purple
Valspar's nearest match is Frosted Orchid (M241), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51.4 vs 48) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Purple without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Orchid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Soft Purple
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Soft Purple is Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Dragon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Soft Purple
Glidden's nearest match is Quaint Purple Rose (30RB 53/117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Purple without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Purple Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Soft Purple
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Soft Purple is Candied Purple (143-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candied Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Purple
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Soft Purple is Beverly Lilac (HGSW 1415) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beverly Lilac swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Soft Purple
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Soft Purple. The nearest is Sugared Almond (NO. 9913) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Soft Purple
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Soft Purple is Collensia (1281) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Collensia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Soft Purple
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Soft Purple. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Soft Purple
Kompozit has no exact twin of Soft Purple. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →