Plum Wine DE5978 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #745E6F, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raisin In The Sun from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #745E6F · DE5978
Plum Wine
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Wine Technical Profile
HEX Code#745E6F
RGB116, 94, 111
Estimated LRV12.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Plum Wine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Wine
#745E6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B6A77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Wine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Wine 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
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Plum Wine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Wine have?
Plum Wine by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Wine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Wine are Raisin In The Sun by Behr (a close digital match), Smoked Mulberry by Behr (a close digital match), Plump Grape by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Wine'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 Wine?
Plum Wine has a estimated lightness value of 12.9, 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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