Purple Trinket DE5979 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #665261, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Legacy Plum from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #665261 · DE5979
Purple Trinket
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Trinket Technical Profile
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Purple Trinket in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Trinket 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 Trinket
Nearly identical
PPGLegacy Plum
Legacy Plum
PPG
Nearly identical
Gypsy Rouge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Preservation Plum
Behr
Very similar
Purple Lotus
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vivid Vision
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Very similar
Vivid Vision
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ripened Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Expressive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Trinket
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Trinket
#665261
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D5E6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Trinket
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Trinket 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 Trinket.
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 Trinket — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Trinket have?
Purple Trinket 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 Trinket in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Trinket from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Trinket are Legacy Plum by PPG (a near-identical match), Gypsy Rouge by Valspar (a near-identical match), Raspberry Wine by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Trinket'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 Trinket?
Purple Trinket has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.7, 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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Why Purple Trinket's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.