Old-Fashioned Purple by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #73486B · DE6007

Old-Fashioned Purple

9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #73486B, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Passion Plum from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old-Fashioned Purple Technical Profile

HEX Code#73486B
RGB115, 72, 107
LRV9.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Old-Fashioned Purple in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Old-Fashioned 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-EdwardsOld-Fashioned Purple
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePassion Plum

Passion Plum

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gypsy Plum

Kilz

Nearly identical

Magician's Cloak

Valspar

Very similar

Magic Magenta

PPG

Very similar

Rose Garland

Behr

Very similar

Floral Paradise

Vista Paint

Very similar

Red Lilac

RAL

Very similar

Berry Light

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Create .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pleasantly Plum

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Kimono Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old-Fashioned Purple

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old-Fashioned Purple

#73486B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8F5F6E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old-Fashioned Purple

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Succulent

Complement

Emerald Forest

Old-Fashioned Purple Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

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Vivid Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Palm Leaf

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Artificial Turf

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Old-Fashioned Purple.

Parisian Plum

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD05

#6E5370

Wine Tasting

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD07

#715160

Your Majesty

Dunn-Edwards · DE5986

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Palace Purple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5993

#68457A

Purple Odyssey

Dunn-Edwards · DEA143

#643E65

Purple Trinket

Dunn-Edwards · DE5979

#665261

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rhododendron

Benjamin Moore · 2079-50

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Angelina

Benjamin Moore · 1376

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Pink Peace

Vista Paint · 8202

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Very Berry

Valspar · 1002-1A

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Pottery Clay

Behr · 700A-3

#C8ABB4

Berry Cheesecake

Behr · 170C-1

#FCE3EC

Old-Fashioned Purple — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old-Fashioned Purple have?
Old-Fashioned Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old-Fashioned Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old-Fashioned Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old-Fashioned Purple are Passion Plum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gypsy Plum by Kilz (a near-identical match), Magician's Cloak by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Old-Fashioned 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 Old-Fashioned Purple?
Old-Fashioned Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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