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Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany

DESS01 · #5F484C · LRV 7.6

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Brinjal is a 96% match

Plum 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%

Family

Reds

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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.