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Dunn-Edwards Legendary Purple

DE5930 · #4E4E63 · LRV 8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm is a 96% match

Legendary Purple (DE5930) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm (96% match).

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LRV

8 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5930

HEX

#4E4E63

RGB

78, 78, 99

HSL

240°, 12%, 35%

Family

Blues

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Legendary Purple FAQ

What undertone does Legendary Purple have?

Legendary Purple is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Legendary Purple?

Legendary Purple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Legendary Purple in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Approaching Storm (CSP-535), 96%; Behr: Lap Of Luxury (S560-7), 95%; PPG: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 95%; Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 95%; Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Ripe Berry (SW 9689), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Legendary Purple?

The HEX code of Legendary Purple (DE5930) is #4E4E63, RGB 78, 78, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.