Ashen Plum DE6396 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B9092, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Orchid from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9B9092 · DE6396
Ashen Plum
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ashen Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B9092
RGB155, 144, 146
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Ashen Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ashen Plum
#9B9092
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ashen Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ashen Plum Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ashen Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ashen Plum have?
Ashen Plum by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ashen Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ashen Plum are Autumn Orchid by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Heather Moor by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Violet by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ashen Plum's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ashen Plum?
Ashen Plum has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Ashen Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.