Playful Purple DE5947 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BFB9D5, LRV 51 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Shimmer from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFB9D5 · DE5947
Playful Purple
51%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Playful Purple Technical Profile
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Playful Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Playful 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-EdwardsPlayful Purple
Nearly identical
PPGViolet Shimmer
Violet Shimmer
PPG
Nearly identical
Lilac Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Beauty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
Very similar
Silverberry
Behr
Very similar
February Amethyst
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Playful Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Playful Purple
#BFB9D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Playful Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Playful 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 Playful Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Playful Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Playful Purple have?
Playful Purple by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) 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 Playful Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Playful Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Playful Purple are Violet Shimmer by PPG (a near-identical match), Lilac Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Dragon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Playful 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 Playful Purple?
Playful Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Playful Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.