Ref. #6D5C7B · DE5957
Princely Violet
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Princely Violet Technical Profile
What color is Princely Violet? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6D5C7B. Colors similar to Princely Violet include PPG Pageant Pansy, Sherwin-Williams Plummy, Kilz Regal Purple. Princely Violet has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Princely Violet 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, Princely Violet 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 Princely Violet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Princely Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Princely Violet
#6D5C7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D6D9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Princely Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Princely Violet 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 Princely Violet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Princely Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Princely Violet have?
Princely Violet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Princely Violet from other brands?
The closest matches are Pageant Pansy by PPG (#705C79), Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (#675A75), Regal Purple by Kilz (#70627F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Princely Violet?
Princely Violet has an LRV of 12.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Princely Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.