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Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple

DE5965 · #524765 · LRV 7.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Royal Indigo is a 96% match

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

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LRV

7.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5965

HEX

#524765

RGB

82, 71, 101

HSL

262°, 17%, 34%

Family

Purples

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Roman Purple FAQ

What undertone does Roman Purple have?

Roman Purple 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 Roman Purple?

Roman Purple has an 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.

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

PPG: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), 96%; Glidden: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Dark Lilac (2070-30), 93%; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), 93%; Valspar: Bon Vivant (8002-48G), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Concord Grape (SW 6559), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 69%. 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 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.