Purple Gumball DE5950 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6A6283, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gemmed from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A6283 · DE5950
Purple Gumball
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Gumball Technical Profile
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Purple Gumball in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Gumball 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 Gumball
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGemmed
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Purple Valley
Valspar
Very similar
Hyacinth Arbor
Behr
Very similar
Vintage Velvet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nightshade Violet
PPG
Very similar
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Darkest Grape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Gumball
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Gumball
#6A6283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9775A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Gumball
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Gumball 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 Gumball.
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 Gumball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Gumball have?
Purple Gumball by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Gumball in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Gumball from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Gumball are Gemmed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Purple Valley by Valspar (a very close match), Hyacinth Arbor by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Gumball'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 Gumball?
Purple Gumball has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Gumball's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.