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Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany
DESS01 · #5F484C · LRV 7.6
Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Brinjal is a 96% matchPlum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Farrow & Ball Brinjal (96% match).
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LRV
7.6 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
DESS01
HEX
#5F484C
RGB
95, 72, 76
HSL
350°, 14%, 33%
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Plum Pudding Mahogany FAQ
What undertone does Plum Pudding Mahogany have?
Plum Pudding Mahogany has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Plum Pudding Mahogany?
Plum Pudding Mahogany has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.6 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 Plum Pudding Mahogany in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 96%; PPG: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), 96%; Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), 95%; Valspar: Sweet Currant (1001-7A), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Dark Walnut (1358), 94%; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian (SW 7580), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 87%. 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 Plum Pudding Mahogany?
The HEX code of Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01) is #5F484C, RGB 95, 72, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.