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Dunn-Edwards Purple Springs
DE5955 · #AB9BBC · LRV 35.7
Compare with other brands: Behr Evening Slipper is a 96% matchPurple Springs (DE5955) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 35.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Evening Slipper (96% match).
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LRV
35.7 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5955
HEX
#AB9BBC
RGB
171, 155, 188
HSL
269°, 20%, 67%
Family
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Purple Springs FAQ
What undertone does Purple Springs have?
Purple Springs has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone 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 Purple Springs?
Purple Springs has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Purple Springs in other brands?
Behr: Evening Slipper (M560-4), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Frappé (SW 9068), 93%; Valspar: Iris Blossom (1001-5C), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Hydrangea (1390), 90%; PPG: French Violet (PPG1175-5), 88%; Glidden: French Violet (PPG1175-5), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Novel Lilac (HGSW6836), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake (No. 307), 67%. 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 Purple Springs?
The HEX code of Purple Springs (DE5955) is #AB9BBC, RGB 171, 155, 188. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.