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Dunn-Edwards Old-Fashioned Purple

DE6007 · #73486B · LRV 9.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Passion Plum is a 97% match

Old-Fashioned Purple (DE6007) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 9.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Passion Plum (97% match).

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LRV

9.3 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE6007

HEX

#73486B

RGB

115, 72, 107

HSL

311°, 23%, 37%

Family

Purples

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Old-Fashioned Purple FAQ

What is the LRV of Old-Fashioned Purple?

Old-Fashioned Purple has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.3 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 Old-Fashioned Purple in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Passion Plum (2073-30), 97%; Valspar: Purple Davenport (1003-3A), 95%; PPG: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), 91%; Behr: Sultana (P100-7), 91%; Glidden: Royal Plum (PPG1178-7), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Vigorous Violet (SW 6838), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vigorous Violet (HGSW6838), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 66%. 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 Old-Fashioned Purple?

The HEX code of Old-Fashioned Purple (DE6007) is #73486B, RGB 115, 72, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.