York Plum DE5968 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D3BFE5, LRV 57 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queens Violet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3BFE5 · DE5968
York Plum
57%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
York Plum Technical Profile
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York Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to York Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsYork Plum
Nearly identical
BehrQueens Violet
Queens Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Pansy Potpourri
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Drifting Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Violet
PPG
Very similar
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Whisper
Valspar
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lovely Lauren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With York Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
York Plum
#D3BFE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B37FB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for York Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
York Plum 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 York Plum.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
York Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does York Plum have?
York Plum by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample York Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match York Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to York Plum are Queens Violet by Behr (a near-identical match), Pansy Potpourri by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting York Plum'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 York Plum?
York Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why York Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.