Star Of Persia
DEFD01 · #9F8DC3 · LRV 30 — cool violet tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Star Of Persia30
- 4Wisteria48
- 5French Lilac56
What Color Is Star Of Persia, Really?
Star Of Persia reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DEFD01 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Star Of Persia
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Star Of Persia 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 DEFD01 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 | KismetSW 6830 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 29 | Color page → |
| Behr | Classic BouquetP570-4 · Behr | 1.9 | 30 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Snugglepuss1405 · Benjamin Moore | 4.5 | 32 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Magic CarpetPPG1248-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 28 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Lavender Flowers10RB 31/204 · Glidden | 4.0 | 31 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Allium BloomsHGSW 1423 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 29 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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.
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 #9F8DC3 in HSL space. Pair Star Of Persia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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