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Dunn-Edwards Parisian Plum
DEFD05 · #6E5370 · LRV ~10.7
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Pageant Pansy (~92% proximity)Parisian Plum (DEFD05) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Pageant Pansy (~92% proximity).
Closest tone to Parisian Plum in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.7 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEFD05
HEX
#6E5370
RGB
110, 83, 112
HSL
296°, 15%, 38%
Family
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Parisian Plum FAQ
What is the LRV of Parisian Plum?
Parisian Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.7 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 Parisian Plum in other brands?
Glidden: Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ultra Violet (1372), ~91% proximity; PPG: Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20), ~91% proximity; Behr: Vintner (M100-6), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Vigorous Violet (SW 6838), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vigorous Violet (HGSW6838), ~88% proximity; Valspar: Purple Valley (1001-5A), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~67% 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 Parisian Plum?
The HEX code of Parisian Plum (DEFD05) is #6E5370, RGB 110, 83, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.