Cabaret DE5992 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #845998, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Lilac from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #845998 · DE5992
Cabaret
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cabaret Technical Profile
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Cabaret in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabaret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCabaret
Nearly identical
PPGRoyal Lilac
Royal Lilac
PPG
Nearly identical
Sonic Plum
Valspar
Nearly identical
Meadow Flower
Behr
Very similar
Passionate Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Tulips
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poets Purple
Kilz
Visible difference
Seduction
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Crown Jewels
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Crown Jewels
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabaret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabaret
#845998
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A87CA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cabaret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabaret Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cabaret.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabaret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabaret have?
Cabaret by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cabaret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabaret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabaret are Royal Lilac by PPG (a near-identical match), Sonic Plum by Valspar (a near-identical match), Meadow Flower by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cabaret'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 Cabaret?
Cabaret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cabaret's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.