Paint · Dunn-Edwards · Purples

Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple

DE5965 · #524765 · LRV ~7.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Royal Indigo (~96% proximity)

Roman Purple (DE5965) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Royal Indigo (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Roman Purple in other brands

Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.

LRV (estimated)

7.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5965

HEX

#524765

RGB

82, 71, 101

HSL

262°, 17%, 34%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Roman Purple in Dunn-Edwards

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Roman Purple FAQ

What undertone does Roman Purple have?

Roman Purple has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Roman Purple?

Roman Purple has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Roman Purple in other brands?

PPG: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dark Lilac (2070-30), ~93% proximity; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Bon Vivant (8002-48G), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Concord Grape (SW 6559), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~69% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Roman Purple?

The HEX code of Roman Purple (DE5965) is #524765, RGB 82, 71, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.