Purple Prose DET405 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #554348, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Raspberry from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #554348 · DET405
Purple Prose
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Prose Technical Profile
HEX Code#554348
RGB85, 67, 72
Estimated LRV6.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Purple Prose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Prose
#554348
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A5A51
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Prose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Prose 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 Prose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Prose have?
Purple Prose 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 Prose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Prose are Black Raspberry by Behr (a close digital match), Folklore by Behr (a close digital match), Beauport Aubergine by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Purple Prose'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 Prose?
Purple Prose has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, 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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