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Dunn-Edwards Royal Pretender

DE5999 · #A063A1 · LRV ~19

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Grape Popsicle (~88% proximity)

Royal Pretender (DE5999) is a dark purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Grape Popsicle (~88% proximity).

Closest tone to Royal Pretender in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5999

HEX

#A063A1

RGB

160, 99, 161

HSL

299°, 25%, 51%

Family

Purples

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Royal Pretender FAQ

What is the LRV of Royal Pretender?

Royal Pretender has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Royal Pretender in other brands?

PPG: Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6), ~87% proximity; Valspar: Mad about Magenta (V002-3), ~83% proximity; Behr: Wild Berry (P110-6), ~81% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Twilight Magenta (2074-30), ~75% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Passionate Purple (SW 6981), ~72% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Clematis (HGSW6831), ~70% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~30% 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 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.