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Dunn-Edwards Preserve

DEA193 · #4A3C50 · LRV 5.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Plum Royale is a 96% match

Preserve (DEA193) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.3 (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 Plum Royale (96% match).

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LRV

5.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEA193

HEX

#4A3C50

RGB

74, 60, 80

HSL

282°, 14%, 27%

Family

Purples

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Preserve FAQ

What undertone does Preserve have?

Preserve has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Preserve?

Preserve has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.3 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 Preserve in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Plum Royale (2070-20), 96%; Valspar: Dried Lilacs (V075-6), 94%; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), 87%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 80%. 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 Preserve?

The HEX code of Preserve (DEA193) is #4A3C50, RGB 74, 60, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.