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Dunn-Edwards Exotic Evening

DE5951 · #58516E · LRV 9.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac is a 95% match

Exotic Evening (DE5951) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 9.1 (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 Dark Lilac (95% match).

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LRV

9.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5951

HEX

#58516E

RGB

88, 81, 110

HSL

254°, 15%, 37%

Family

Purples

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Exotic Evening FAQ

What undertone does Exotic Evening have?

Exotic Evening has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. 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 Exotic Evening?

Exotic Evening has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.1 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 Exotic Evening in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Dark Lilac (2070-30), 95%; PPG: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 92%; Glidden: Magic Spell (PPG1173-7), 92%; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Plummy (SW 6558), 90%; Valspar: Purple Valley (1001-5A), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 76%. 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 Exotic Evening?

The HEX code of Exotic Evening (DE5951) is #58516E, RGB 88, 81, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.