Cloudy Plum DE5984 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D7AAC, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Blush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9D7AAC · DE5984
Cloudy Plum
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cloudy Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D7AAC
RGB157, 122, 172
Estimated LRV24.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#9F77B0
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#A379AA
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Pleasant Dream
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#A177A8
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Colors That Work With Cloudy Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Plum
#9D7AAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy Plum 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
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Cloudy Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Plum have?
Cloudy Plum by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Cloudy Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Plum are Orchid Blush by PPG (a close digital match), Pleasant Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pleasant Dream by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cloudy 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 Cloudy Plum?
Cloudy Plum has a estimated lightness value of 24.1, 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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Why Cloudy Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.