Ref. #4A3C50 · DEA193
Preserve
5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Preserve Technical Profile
What color is Preserve? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4A3C50. Colors similar to Preserve include Behr Deep Aubergine, Hirshfield's Plum Island, Benjamin Moore Plum Royale. Preserve has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Preserve creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Preserve pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Preserve
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Preserve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Preserve
#4A3C50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#734C6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Preserve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Preserve 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 Preserve.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Preserve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Preserve have?
Preserve by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Preserve from other brands?
The closest matches are Deep Aubergine by Behr (#46384A), Plum Island by Hirshfield's (#463C4E), Plum Royale by Benjamin Moore (#463D51). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Preserve?
Preserve has an LRV of 5.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Preserve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.