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Dunn-Edwards Nightshade

DET407 · #4F4352 · LRV 6.3

Compare with other brands: Valspar Purple Fury is a 97% match

Nightshade (DET407) is a deep purple from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.3 (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 Purple Fury (97% match).

Compare Nightshade with other brands

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LRV

6.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET407

HEX

#4F4352

RGB

79, 67, 82

HSL

288°, 10%, 29%

Family

Purples

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Nightshade FAQ

What undertone does Nightshade have?

Nightshade has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Nightshade?

Nightshade has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.3 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 Nightshade in other brands?

Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Grappa (1393), 96%; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 95%; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 95%; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 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 Nightshade?

The HEX code of Nightshade (DET407) is #4F4352, RGB 79, 67, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.