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Dunn-Edwards Purple Prophet
DE5983 · #BB9ECA · LRV ~39.3
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Purple Gala (~96% proximity)Purple Prophet (DE5983) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 39.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Purple Gala (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Purple Prophet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
39.3 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5983
HEX
#BB9ECA
RGB
187, 158, 202
HSL
280°, 29%, 71%
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Purple Prophet FAQ
What is the LRV of Purple Prophet?
Purple Prophet has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Purple Prophet in other brands?
Valspar: Purple Gala (4002-10A), ~96% proximity; Behr: Flower Girl (P570-3), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hydrangea (1390), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Berry Frappé (SW 9068), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Puturple (PPG1248-5), ~87% proximity; PPG: Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Novel Lilac (HGSW6836), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), ~57% 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 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.