Dunn-Edwards · Purple Paint Colors
Dunn-Edwards Purple Paint Colors
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Every purple in the Dunn-Edwards Perfect Palette deck — 114 colors, LRV 81 down to 5 — grouped by undertone and depth.
All 114 Dunn-Edwards purple paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Dunn-Edwards's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Every Dunn-Edwards color is mixed to order. The color you pick is tinted into the base and line you choose, whether that's SUPREMA for interior walls, ARISTOSHIELD for trim and cabinets, or EVERSHIELD for exterior work built for desert UV. Expect roughly $55 to $65 a gallon. Dunn-Edwards sells through its own company-owned stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas, not through big-box retailers and not nationwide.
If you live outside those states or already use another brand, any full-service paint counter can color-match a Dunn-Edwards purple by its name and code, like Periwinkle (DE5906), into a comparable paint. The match is read off the color, not the can, so you can carry a chip or the code to a different store. The featured Kompozit deck can be matched the same way, in either direction, so you can take a purple you like here and have it mixed in the line you prefer.
Light to Dark
The whole Dunn-Edwards purple range by depth. LRV is the number to trust — the same purple looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV is light reflectance value. It runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white) and tells you how light or dark a color will feel on the wall. This purple slice spans LRV 5 at the darkest to 91 at the lightest, so the same family can give you a barely-there tint or a deep, room-defining color.
For bright, airy spaces, stay high: Abalone (DEW398) at LRV 91 or Sheer Lavender (DE5980) at 79 keep a room open. For mood and contrast, drop lower. Periwinkle (DE5906) at 38 and Faraway Sky (DE5942) at 25 add weight, while Jubilee (DE5971) at 15 and Beaded Blue (DE5909) at 9 are true dark colors best used where you want drama.
Dunn-Edwards Purples by Room
Each room page shows purple picks from every US brand side by side — Dunn-Edwards included — so you can compare in context.
Light purples work almost anywhere. Sheer Lavender (DE5980) and Alpine Moon (DE5953) at LRV 68 make calm, restful bedroom and bathroom walls, and their cool tone reads as a soft neutral in good daylight. Abalone (DEW398) is light enough to act as a whole-room color in spaces that get less natural light.
Mid and deep purples are accent and feature colors. Playful Purple (DE5947) suits a kid's room or a creative space, Periwinkle (DE5906) works on a single feature wall, and the darkest shades like Jubilee (DE5971) and Beaded Blue (DE5909) belong on an accent wall, a powder room, or built-ins where rich color pays off. For trim, doors, and cabinets, the ARISTOSHIELD urethane-alkyd enamel holds up to daily wear; SUPREMA is the ultra-low-VOC, GreenWise-certified interior choice for walls.
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The Character of Dunn-Edwards Purples
Dunn-Edwards builds 109 colors into its purple family, and the range is wider than most people expect from "purple." At the soft end you get near-white tints like Abalone (DEW398) that read as a quiet wash of color on a wall. In the middle sit true, recognizable purples like Playful Purple (DE5947), and at the deep end you find inky, dramatic shades like Beaded Blue (DE5909).
These colors live on the Perfect Palette, the brand's main color system. Dunn-Edwards is known for tuning its colors to intense Western and desert sunlight, so many of these purples lean cool and hold their tone instead of washing out in strong afternoon glare.
Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
A clean white keeps purple from feeling heavy. Dunn-Edwards has well-known whites for exactly this job, including Swiss Coffee, Bone China, and Cottage White, and any of them works as trim or ceiling against a purple wall. With a deep color like Beaded Blue (DE5909) or Jubilee (DE5971), a crisp white trim sharpens the edges and keeps the room from closing in.
To coordinate within the family, pair a light and a deep purple from the same slice, such as Sheer Lavender (DE5980) with Periwinkle (DE5906). Because many of these purples carry a cool, blue undertone, they also sit comfortably next to gray and greige neutrals if you want the color to read as a subtle accent rather than the main event.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What is the most popular Dunn-Edwards purple paint color?
Cabaret (DE5992) — Deep saturated red; DE's signature accent and front-door red. round out the short list most people choose from.
How many purple paint colors does Dunn-Edwards have?
This slice of the Dunn-Edwards Perfect Palette holds 109 colors in the purple family. They range from near-white tints like Abalone (DEW398) to deep, dark shades like Beaded Blue (DE5909), so you have options for both subtle walls and bold accents.
Which Dunn-Edwards purple is best for a small or dark room?
Stay light. Abalone (DEW398) at LRV 91 and Sheer Lavender (DE5980) at 79 reflect the most light and keep a small or low-light room feeling open. Save deep colors like Jubilee (DE5971) for accent walls where you want them to feel intentional.
What does LRV mean for these purples?
LRV is light reflectance value, a 0-to-100 scale for how light or dark a color reads on the wall. This purple slice runs from LRV 5 at the darkest to 91 at the lightest. Higher numbers brighten a room; lower numbers add depth and mood.
What trim or ceiling color goes with a Dunn-Edwards purple?
A clean white is the safe, sharp choice. Dunn-Edwards whites like Swiss Coffee, Bone China, and Cottage White all work as trim or ceiling against any purple in this family, and they keep deeper shades from feeling heavy.
Where can I buy Dunn-Edwards purple paint?
Dunn-Edwards sells through its own stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. It is not carried by big-box retailers and is not sold nationwide. Every color is mixed to order at the counter, typically around $55 to $65 a gallon.
Can I match a Dunn-Edwards purple to another brand?
Yes. Any full-service paint counter can color-match a Dunn-Edwards purple by its name and code, such as Periwinkle (DE5906), into a comparable paint. Matching works in both directions, so you can also bring a color from another deck, including the Kompozit deck, and have it mixed here.
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