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Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany

DESS01 · #5F484C · LRV ~7.6

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Brinjal (~96% proximity)

Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Brinjal (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Plum Pudding Mahogany in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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

What is the closest tone to Plum Pudding Mahogany in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~96% proximity; PPG: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Sweet Currant (1001-7A), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dark Walnut (1358), ~94% proximity; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian (SW 7580), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~87% 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 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.