Princely Violet DE5957 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6D5C7B, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pageant Pansy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #6D5C7B · DE5957
Princely Violet
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Princely Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D5C7B
RGB109, 92, 123
Estimated LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Princely Violet
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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
Digital 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
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Princely Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Princely Violet have?
Princely Violet 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 Princely Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Princely Violet are Pageant Pansy by PPG (a close digital match), Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Purple Valley by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Princely Violet'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 Princely Violet?
Princely Violet has a estimated lightness value of 12.3, 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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