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Dunn-Edwards Royal Pretender
DE5999 · #A063A1 · LRV 19
Compare with other brands: PPG Grape Popsicle is a 88% matchRoyal Pretender (DE5999) is a dark purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 19 (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 PPG Grape Popsicle (88% match).
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LRV
19 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5999
HEX
#A063A1
RGB
160, 99, 161
HSL
299°, 25%, 51%
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Royal Pretender FAQ
What is the LRV of Royal Pretender?
Royal Pretender has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19 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 Royal Pretender in other brands?
PPG: Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6), 88%; Glidden: Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6), 87%; Valspar: Mad about Magenta (V002-3), 83%; Behr: Wild Berry (P110-6), 81%; Benjamin Moore: Twilight Magenta (2074-30), 75%; Sherwin-Williams: Passionate Purple (SW 6981), 72%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Clematis (HGSW6831), 70%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 30%. 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 Royal Pretender?
The HEX code of Royal Pretender (DE5999) is #A063A1, RGB 160, 99, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.