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Dunn-Edwards Purple Prophet
DE5983 · #BB9ECA · LRV 39.3
Compare with other brands: Valspar Purple Gala is a 96% matchPurple Prophet (DE5983) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 39.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Purple Gala (96% match).
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LRV
39.3 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5983
HEX
#BB9ECA
RGB
187, 158, 202
HSL
280°, 29%, 71%
Family
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Purple Prophet FAQ
What is the LRV of Purple Prophet?
Purple Prophet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Purple Prophet in other brands?
Valspar: Purple Gala (4002-10A), 96%; Behr: Flower Girl (P570-3), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Hydrangea (1390), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Frappé (SW 9068), 89%; Glidden: Puturple (PPG1248-5), 87%; PPG: Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Novel Lilac (HGSW6836), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), 57%. 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 Prophet?
The HEX code of Purple Prophet (DE5983) is #BB9ECA, RGB 187, 158, 202. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.