Purple Prose DET405 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #554348, 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.
Ref. #554348 · DET405
Purple Prose
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Prose Technical Profile
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Purple Prose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Prose 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 Prose
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Raspberry
Black Raspberry
Behr
Nearly identical
Beauport Aubergine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carob Chip
PPG
Nearly identical
Beauport Aubergine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chambourd
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Prose
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Prose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Prose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Prose are Black Raspberry by Behr (a near-identical match), Folklore by Behr (a near-identical match), Beauport Aubergine by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Prose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.