Purple Premiere DE5969 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9A0D2, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Highland Thistle from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9A0D2 · DE5969
Purple Premiere
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Premiere Technical Profile
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Purple Premiere in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Premiere 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 Premiere
Nearly identical
BehrHighland Thistle
Highland Thistle
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Gala
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grape Illusion
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fruit Punch
Kilz
Very similar
Sugared Plum
PPG
Very similar
Berry Frappé
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purplesaurus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Premiere
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Premiere
#B9A0D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF83AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Premiere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Premiere 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 Premiere.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Premiere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Premiere have?
Purple Premiere by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Premiere in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Premiere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Premiere are Highland Thistle by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Gala by Valspar (a near-identical match), Decanting by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Premiere'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 Premiere?
Purple Premiere has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Premiere's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.