Purple Potion DE5958 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5C4F6A, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Illusionist from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5C4F6A · DE5958
Purple Potion
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Potion Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C4F6A
RGB92, 79, 106
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Purple Potion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Potion
#5C4F6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D5E8E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Potion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Potion 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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Purple Potion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Potion have?
Purple Potion 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 Purple Potion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Potion are Illusionist by Behr (a very close match), Urban Legend by Behr (a very close match), Vivid Vision by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Potion'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 Potion?
Purple Potion has a estimated lightness value of 8.9, 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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Why Purple Potion's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.