Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Tinted Iris |
| SKU | DE5961 |
| Hex | #C4B7D8 |
| RGB | 196, 183, 216 |
| HSL | 264°, 30%, 78% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Tinted Iris
Tinted Iris sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Tinted Iris 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Tinted Iris 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 #C4B7D8 in HSL space. Pair Tinted Iris 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 Tinted Iris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tinted Iris 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 DE5961 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wisteria (SW 6822), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Tinted Iris without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Tinted Iris. The nearest is Wishing Well (1389) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wishing Well swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Valspar's nearest match is Frosted Orchid (M241), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51.4 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Tinted Iris without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Orchid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tinted Iris
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tinted Iris is Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 47) 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 Tinted Iris
Glidden's nearest match is Lilac Bouquet (02RB 53/171), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Tinted Iris without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Bouquet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tinted Iris
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Beverly Lilac (HGSW 1415), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Tinted Iris without repainting risk. See the full Beverly Lilac swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Grape's Treasure (1234), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Tinted Iris without repainting risk. See the full Grape's Treasure swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tinted Iris. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tinted Iris
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tinted Iris. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →