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Dunn-Edwards Ode to Purple
DE5962 · #A798C2 · LRV 34.6
Compare with other brands: PPG Grape Arbor is a 94% matchOde to Purple (DE5962) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 34.6 (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 PPG Grape Arbor (94% match).
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LRV
34.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5962
HEX
#A798C2
RGB
167, 152, 194
HSL
261°, 26%, 68%
Family
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Ode to Purple FAQ
What is the LRV of Ode to Purple?
Ode to Purple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.6 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 Ode to Purple in other brands?
PPG: Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), 94%; Glidden: Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), 94%; Valspar: Purpleheart (8001-48D), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Snugglepuss (1405), 93%; Behr: Evening Slipper (M560-4), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Frappé (SW 9068), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brave Purple (HGSW6823), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 62%. 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 Ode to Purple?
The HEX code of Ode to Purple (DE5962) is #A798C2, RGB 167, 152, 194. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.