Ref. #63647E · DE5929
Purple Daze
13%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Daze Technical Profile
What color is Purple Daze? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #63647E. Colors similar to Purple Daze include Hirshfield's Grapes Of Wrath, Vista Paint Grapes of Wrath, Kilz Bewitched. Purple Daze has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Purple Daze 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, Purple Daze 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 Purple Daze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Daze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Daze
#63647E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8873A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Daze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Daze 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 Purple Daze.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Daze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Daze have?
Purple Daze by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Purple Daze from other brands?
The closest matches are Grapes Of Wrath by Hirshfield's (#65627D), Grapes of Wrath by Vista Paint (#65617C), Bewitched by Kilz (#5D6181). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Daze?
Purple Daze has an LRV of 13.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Daze's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.