Plum Point DE5982 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D4BDDF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D4BDDF · DE5982
Plum Point
56%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Point Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4BDDF
RGB212, 189, 223
Estimated LRV55.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Plum Point
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Plum Point from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Point are Soft Violet by PPG (a close digital match), Youthful Pink by Kilz (a close digital match), Queens Violet by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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