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Dunn-Edwards Preserve

DEA193 · #4A3C50 · LRV ~5.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Plum Royale (~96% proximity)

Preserve (DEA193) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.3 (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 Plum Royale (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Preserve in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Preserve in other brands?

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