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Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose

DET405 · #554348 · LRV 6.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Raspberry Truffle is a 98% match

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

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LRV

6.4 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Purple Prose in other brands?

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