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Dunn-Edwards Star Of PersiaDEFD01 · #9F8DC3 · LRV 30

Star Of Persia reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DEFD01 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS STAR OF PERSIA
RGB 159, 141, 195LRV 30

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameStar Of Persia
SKUDEFD01
Hex#9F8DC3
RGB159, 141, 195
HSL260°, 31%, 66%
LRV30
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Dunn-Edwards Star Of Persia

Star Of Persia sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.

Star Of Persia 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6830 · #A18AB7 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 29
SW 6823 · #968DB8 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 29

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All purple at Behr →
670D-5 · #A290CD · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 32
S100-4 · #9792CC · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 31

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1397 · #AB97C8 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 36
2071-40 · #9A80B9 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 26
1405 · #9C94BB · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 32

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All purple at Valspar →
8001-48D · #A199C7 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 34

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1248-6 · #9489BE · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 28
PPG1175-5 · #998EB3 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 29

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.67
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1248-6 · #9488BE · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 28
10RB 31/204 · #9C90B7 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 31
90BB 31/208 · #9490BA · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 31
HGSW 1423 · #A18AB7 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 29
HGSW 6830 · #A18AB7 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 29
HGSW 1413 · #968DB8 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 29
HGSW 6823 · #968DB8 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.84
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1255 · #A198C6 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 34
1235 · #A895BD · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 33

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1242 · #A495CB · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 36
1235 · #A291BA · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 34
1255 · #9C96C5 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 35
1248 · #9291BC · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 32

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All purple at Kompozit →
1242 · #A495CB · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 34
1235 · #A291BA · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 31
1255 · #9C96C5 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 33
1248 · #9291BC · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 30

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Star Of Persia within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5962 · LRV 33
DE5948 · LRV 32
DE5970 · LRV 24
DE5927 · LRV 30
DE5955 · LRV 33
DE5934 · LRV 30

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #9F8DC3 in HSL space. Pair Star Of Persia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9F8DC3 + #B1C38D
TRIADIC
#9F8DC3 · #C39F8D · #8DC39F
ANALOGOUS
#8D96C3 · #9F8DC3 · #BA8DC3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.97:1fail
Sample text on black
7.07:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Star Of Persia Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Star Of Persia 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 DEFD01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Star Of Persia

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Star Of Persia is Kismet (SW 6830) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kismet swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Star Of Persia

At Behr, the closest color to Star Of Persia is Garden Flower (670D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Flower swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Star Of Persia

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Star Of Persia. The nearest is Snugglepuss (1405) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snugglepuss swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Star Of Persia

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Star Of Persia is Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magic Carpet swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Star Of Persia

Glidden has no exact twin of Star Of Persia. The nearest is Lavender Flowers (10RB 31/204) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Flowers swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Star Of Persia

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Star Of Persia is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allium Blooms swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Star Of Persia

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Star Of Persia. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Star Of Persia

Kompozit has no exact twin of Star Of Persia. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →

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