Plum Point DE5982 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D4BDDF, LRV 56 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4BDDF · DE5982
Plum Point
56%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Point Technical Profile
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Plum Point in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Point in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPlum Point
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Violet
Soft Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Queens Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Plum Cake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plum Cake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Whisper
Valspar
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glimmerish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wishing Well
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Point
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Point
#D4BDDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE84A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Point
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Point 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 Plum Point.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Point — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Point have?
Plum Point 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 Plum Point in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Point from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Point are Soft Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Youthful Pink by Kilz (a near-identical match), Queens Violet by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Point'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 Plum Point?
Plum Point has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.7, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Point's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.