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Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket

DE5979 · #665261 · LRV ~9.7

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Medieval Wine (~93% proximity)

Purple Trinket (DE5979) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Medieval Wine (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Purple Trinket in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5979

HEX

#665261

RGB

102, 82, 97

HSL

315°, 11%, 36%

Family

Purples

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Purple Trinket FAQ

What undertone does Purple Trinket have?

Purple Trinket 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 Purple Trinket?

Purple Trinket has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.7 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 Purple Trinket in other brands?

Behr: Medieval Wine (S100-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cabernet (2116-30), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Positively Purple (PPG13-08), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Passionate (T502), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Ripe Berry (SW 9689), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum (HGSW6271), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~81% 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 Purple Trinket?

The HEX code of Purple Trinket (DE5979) is #665261, RGB 102, 82, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.