Palace Purple DE5993 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #68457A, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perfectly Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68457A · DE5993
Palace Purple
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Palace Purple Technical Profile
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Palace Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palace 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-EdwardsPalace Purple
Nearly identical
PPGPerfectly Purple
Perfectly Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Aster Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Lilac
RAL
Very similar
Impulsive Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Amethyst Ice
Valspar
Very similar
Magenta Red Lips
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Magenta Red Lips
Vista Paint
Very similar
Euphoric Magenta
Behr
Very similar
Mystical Grape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Superstition
Kilz
Very similar
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palace Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palace Purple
#68457A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#916189
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palace Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palace 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 Palace Purple.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palace Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palace Purple have?
Palace Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Palace Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palace Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palace Purple are Perfectly Purple by PPG (a near-identical match), Aster Purple by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Blue Lilac by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Palace 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 Palace Purple?
Palace Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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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