Grand Purple DEA141 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #534778, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Imperial Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #534778 · DEA141
Grand Purple
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grand Purple Technical Profile
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Grand Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grand Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGrand Purple
Nearly identical
PPGImperial Purple
Imperial Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
When Red Met Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dramatist
Behr
Very similar
Izmir Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
When Red Met Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Violet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sumptuous Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Renaissance Tapestry
Kilz
Very similar
Grape Gum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grand Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grand Purple
#534778
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#856191
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grand Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grand Purple 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 Grand Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grand Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grand Purple have?
Grand Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grand Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grand Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grand Purple are Imperial Purple by PPG (a near-identical match), When Red Met Blue by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Dramatist by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Grand Purple'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 Grand Purple?
Grand Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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 Grand Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.