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Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket

DE5979 · #665261 · LRV 9.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Medieval Wine is a 93% match

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

Compare Purple Trinket with other brands

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LRV

9.7 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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