Royal Pretender DE5999 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A063A1, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grape Popsicle from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A063A1 · DE5999
Royal Pretender
19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Pretender Technical Profile
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Royal Pretender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Pretender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRoyal Pretender
Very similar
PPGGrape Popsicle
Grape Popsicle
PPG
Very similar
Degas Pink
Behr
Very similar
Pink Parade
Vista Paint
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Elegant Orchid
Dutch Boy
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Pishposh
Valspar
Very similar
Pink Parade
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Poets Purple
Kilz
Visible difference
Plum Perfect
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Pretender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Pretender
#A063A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Pretender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Pretender 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 pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Pretender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Pretender have?
Royal Pretender by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Pretender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Pretender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Pretender are Grape Popsicle by PPG (a very close match), Up Tempo Violet by PPG (a very close match), Degas Pink by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Royal Pretender'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 Royal Pretender?
Royal Pretender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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 Royal Pretender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.