Mardi Gras DE5943 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #665D9E, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Frenzy from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #665D9E · DE5943
Mardi Gras
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mardi Gras Technical Profile
HEX Code#665D9E
RGB102, 93, 158
Estimated LRV13.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Mardi Gras
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mardi Gras
#665D9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D82AC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mardi Gras
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mardi Gras 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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Mardi Gras — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mardi Gras have?
Mardi Gras 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 Mardi Gras from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mardi Gras are Purple Frenzy by Valspar (a very close match), Prime Purple by Behr (a very close match), New Orleans by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mardi Gras'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 Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has a estimated lightness value of 13.1, 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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