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Dunn-Edwards Princely Violet
DE5957 · #6D5C7B · LRV 12.3
Compare with other brands: Behr Napa Winery is a 97% matchPrincely Violet (DE5957) is a dark purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Napa Winery (97% match).
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LRV
12.3 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5957
HEX
#6D5C7B
RGB
109, 92, 123
HSL
273°, 14%, 42%
Family
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Princely Violet FAQ
What undertone does Princely Violet have?
Princely Violet has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Princely Violet?
Princely Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Princely Violet in other brands?
Behr: Napa Winery (M560-6), 97%; Glidden: Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20), 97%; PPG: Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Plummy (SW 6558), 94%; Valspar: Purple Valley (1001-5A), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Cupid's Dart (1385), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 73%. 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 Princely Violet?
The HEX code of Princely Violet (DE5957) is #6D5C7B, RGB 109, 92, 123. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.