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Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose

DET405 · #554348 · LRV ~6.4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Raspberry Truffle (~98% proximity)

Purple Prose (DET405) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Raspberry Truffle (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Purple Prose in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET405

HEX

#554348

RGB

85, 67, 72

HSL

343°, 12%, 30%

Family

Reds

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Purple Prose FAQ

What undertone does Purple Prose have?

Purple Prose 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 Purple Prose?

Purple Prose has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.4 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 Purple Prose in other brands?

Valspar: Raspberry Truffle (M101), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vintage Wine (2116-20), ~95% proximity; PPG: Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~93% proximity; Behr: Aubergine (N100-7), ~92% 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 Purple Prose?

The HEX code of Purple Prose (DET405) is #554348, RGB 85, 67, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.