Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Winter Dusk |
| SKU | DE5933 |
| Hex | #B8B8CB |
| RGB | 184, 184, 203 |
| HSL | 240°, 15%, 76% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Winter Dusk
Winter Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Winter Dusk 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Winter Dusk 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 #B8B8CB in HSL space. Pair Winter Dusk 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 Winter Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Dusk 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 DE5933 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Winter Dusk
At Behr, the closest color to Winter Dusk is Silverberry (670F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverberry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Dusk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winter Dusk is Blue Orchid (2069-50) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Orchid swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Dusk
At Valspar, the closest color to Winter Dusk is Peri Wink (8003-47B) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peri Wink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Dusk
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Winter Dusk is Cosmic (PPG1171-4). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cosmic and you'll get the same color. See the full Cosmic swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter Dusk
The closest Glidden equivalent of Winter Dusk is Cosmic (PPG1171-4). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Cosmic and you'll get the same color. See the full Cosmic swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Dusk
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Winter Dusk. The nearest is Salted Lavender (242-2DB) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salted Lavender swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Winter Dusk. The nearest is Violet Beauty (1296) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Beauty swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter Dusk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Winter Dusk is Collensia (1281) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Collensia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Dusk
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Winter Dusk. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter Dusk
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Winter Dusk. The nearest is Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Winter Dusk is Collensia (1281) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Collensia swatch →