Purple Daze DE5929 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #63647E, LRV 13 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Dusk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #63647E · DE5929
Purple Daze
13%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Purple Daze Technical Profile
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Purple Daze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Daze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPurple Daze
Nearly identical
BehrTwilight Dusk
Twilight Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Lil' Sea Urchin
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grapes of Wrath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grapes of Wrath
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bewitched
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Heron
PPG
Very similar
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Daze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Daze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Daze are Twilight Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match), Lil' Sea Urchin by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grapes of Wrath by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Daze'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 Purple Daze?
Purple Daze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.3, 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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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 Purple Daze's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.