Plum Power DE5985 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7E5E8D, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Full Glass from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E5E8D · DE5985
Plum Power
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Power Technical Profile
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Plum Power in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Power 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 Power
Nearly identical
BehrFull Glass
Full Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Amethyst Jewel
PPG
Very similar
Sonic Plum
Valspar
Very similar
Clematis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Poets Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Fire and Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Tulips
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orchid Orchestra
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Orchid Orchestra
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Power
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Power
#7E5E8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5799D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Power
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Power 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 Power.
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 Power — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Power have?
Plum Power 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 Power in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Power from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Power are Full Glass by Behr (a near-identical match), Plum Royale by Behr (a very close match), Amethyst Jewel by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Power'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 Power?
Plum Power has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, 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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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 Power's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.