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Dunn-Edwards Plum Wine

DE5978 · #745E6F · LRV 12.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Purple Sunset is a 97% match

Plum Wine (DE5978) is a dark purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.9 (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 Valspar Purple Sunset (97% match).

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LRV

12.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5978

HEX

#745E6F

RGB

116, 94, 111

HSL

314°, 10%, 41%

Family

Purples

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Plum Wine FAQ

What undertone does Plum Wine have?

Plum Wine 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 Plum Wine?

Plum Wine has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.9 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 Plum Wine in other brands?

Valspar: Purple Sunset (V077-5), 97%; Behr: Blackberry Jam (S100-6), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Wild Mulberry (CSP-475), 91%; Glidden: Grape Jelly (PPG1177-6), 88%; PPG: Grape Jelly (PPG1177-6), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Grape Harvest (SW 6285), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grape Harvest (HGSW6285), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 75%. 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 Plum Wine?

The HEX code of Plum Wine (DE5978) is #745E6F, RGB 116, 94, 111. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.