Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Veiled Violet |
| SKU | DE5976 |
| Hex | #B19BB0 |
| RGB | 177, 155, 176 |
| HSL | 303°, 12%, 65% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Veiled Violet
Veiled Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Veiled Violet 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 Veiled Violet 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 #B19BB0 in HSL space. Pair Veiled Violet 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 Veiled Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Veiled Violet 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 DE5976 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veiled Violet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Veiled Violet. The nearest is Obi Lilac (SW 6556) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At Behr, the closest color to Veiled Violet is Roaring Twenties (N120-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roaring Twenties swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Veiled Violet
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Iris Bliss (1383), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Veiled Violet without repainting risk. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At Valspar, the closest color to Veiled Violet is Dusty Lavender (1002-7C) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Lavender swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Veiled Violet is Ashberry (PPG1179-5) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At Glidden, the closest color to Veiled Violet is High Society Violet (50RB 37/102) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Society Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Veiled Violet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Veiled Violet. The nearest is Simply Divine (144-5DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simply Divine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veiled Violet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Veiled Violet. The nearest is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Veiled Violet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Veiled Violet. The nearest is Gypsy's Gown (1311) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Veiled Violet is Play Time (1220) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Play Time swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Veiled Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Veiled Violet is Play Time (1220) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Play Time swatch →