Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #73486B, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #73486B · DE6007
Old-Fashioned Purple
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Old-Fashioned Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#73486B
RGB115, 72, 107
Estimated LRV9.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Old-Fashioned Purple
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Gypsy Plum by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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