Cloudy Plum DE5984 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D7AAC, 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.
Ref. #9D7AAC · DE5984
Cloudy Plum
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cloudy Plum Technical Profile
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Cloudy Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCloudy Plum
Nearly identical
PPGOrchid Blush
Orchid Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Pleasant Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pleasant Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lilac Intuition
Behr
Very similar
Naples Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orchid Petals
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plum Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Fruit Smoothie
Kilz
Very similar
Kismet
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudy Plum
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cloudy Plum.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cloudy Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudy Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Plum are Orchid Blush by PPG (a near-identical match), Pleasant Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pleasant Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudy Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.