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.
Ref. #73486B · DE6007
Old-Fashioned Purple
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Old-Fashioned Purple Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Old-Fashioned 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 Old-Fashioned Purple.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Old-Fashioned Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.