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Purple Springs

36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Springs DE5955 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AB9BBC, LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Petals from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Springs Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB9BBC
RGB171, 155, 188
LRV35.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Purple Springs in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Springs 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 Springs
Nearly identical
KilzMystic Petals

Mystic Petals

Kilz

Nearly identical

Iris Blossom

Valspar

Nearly identical

Simply Divine

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Berry Frappé

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint

Very similar

Royal Proclamation

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Soft Orchid Violet

PPG

Very similar

Hydrangea

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Highland Thistle

Behr

Very similar

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Springs

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Springs

#AB9BBC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Springs

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Simply Divine

Complement

When Twilight Falls

Purple Springs Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Brandywine

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Parisian Plum

Pop

Maple View

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Verdant Views

Pop

Parakeet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Purple Springs.

Ode to Purple

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Grape Gatsby

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#A19ABD

Veiled Violet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5976

#B19BB0

Star of Persia

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD01

#9F8DC3

Midnight Blush

Dunn-Edwards · DE5913

#979FBF

Purple Prophet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5983

#BB9ECA

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Double Infinity

Valspar · 8004-1F

#676064

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

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Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Purple Springs — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Springs have?
Purple Springs by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Springs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Springs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Springs are Mystic Petals by Kilz (a near-identical match), Iris Blossom by Valspar (a near-identical match), Simply Divine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Springs'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 Springs?
Purple Springs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, 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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