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Dunn-Edwards Old-Fashioned Purple

DE6007 · #73486B · LRV ~9.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Passion Plum (~97% proximity)

Old-Fashioned Purple (DE6007) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Passion Plum (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Old-Fashioned Purple in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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

What is the closest tone to Old-Fashioned Purple in other brands?

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