York Plum DE5968 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D3BFE5, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D3BFE5 · DE5968
York Plum
57%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
York Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3BFE5
RGB211, 191, 229
Estimated LRV56.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With York Plum
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match York Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to York Plum are Queens Violet by Behr (a close digital match), Pansy Potpourri by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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