Mardi Gras DE5943 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #665D9E, 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.
Ref. #665D9E · DE5943
Mardi Gras
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mardi Gras Technical Profile
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Mardi Gras in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mardi Gras in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMardi Gras
Very similar
ValsparPurple Frenzy
Purple Frenzy
Valspar
Very similar
Prime Purple
Behr
Very similar
Grape Beginnings
Kilz
Very similar
Majesty Violet
PPG
Very similar
Seduction
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mardi Gras
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mardi Gras in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mardi Gras's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.