Purple Prophet DE5983 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BB9ECA, LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Decanting from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BB9ECA · DE5983
Purple Prophet
39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Prophet Technical Profile
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Purple Prophet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Prophet 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 Prophet
Nearly identical
BehrDecanting
Decanting
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Gala
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugared Plum
PPG
Very similar
Fruit Punch
Kilz
Very similar
Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Berry Frappé
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glitzy Glam
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Graceful Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Graceful Garden
Hirshfield's
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 Prophet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Prophet
#BB9ECA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Prophet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Prophet 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 Prophet.
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 Prophet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Prophet have?
Purple Prophet 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 Prophet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Prophet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Prophet are Decanting by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Gala by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sugared Plum by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple Prophet'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 Prophet?
Purple Prophet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Prophet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.