Legendary Purple DE5930 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4E4E63, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mardi Gras from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E4E63 · DE5930
Legendary Purple
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Legendary Purple Technical Profile
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Legendary Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Legendary 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-EdwardsLegendary Purple
Nearly identical
BehrMardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Behr
Nearly identical
Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
India Ink
Kilz
Very similar
Chinaberry
PPG
Very similar
China Aster
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pleasing Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
When Worlds Collide
Valspar
Very similar
China Aster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Legendary Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Legendary Purple
#4E4E63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#725B89
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Legendary Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Legendary 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 Legendary Purple.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Legendary Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Legendary Purple have?
Legendary Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Legendary Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Legendary Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Legendary Purple are Mardi Gras by Behr (a near-identical match), Approaching Storm by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), India Ink by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Legendary 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 Legendary Purple?
Legendary Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Legendary Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.