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Dunn-Edwards GumdropDE5010 · #DE96C1 · LRV 38

Gumdrop reads as a warm magenta tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5010 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS GUMDROP
RGB 222, 150, 193LRV 38

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameGumdrop
SKUDE5010
Hex#DE96C1
RGB222, 150, 193
HSL324°, 52%, 73%
LRV38
Undertonewarm magenta tone
FamilyPurple
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About Dunn-Edwards Gumdrop

Gumdrop sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Gumdrop is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches by brand

10 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6846 · #DA9EC5 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 43

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All purple at Behr →
M150-3 · #E69CCE · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 45
150D-4 · #EB8FB9 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 41
110C-3 · #E18ECD · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1346 · #E898BF · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All purple at Valspar →
V003-2 · #E09BC9 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 43.6
1001-1C · #E0A1CD · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 45.8
V040-3 · #DCA2C1 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 44.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.83
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1251-5 · #CB94BE · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 38
PPG1252-5 · #DAA3CE · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 46

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All purple at Glidden →
10RR 43/236 · #D99FBE · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 43
PPG1251-5 · #CC94BE · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 38
PPG1252-5 · #DBA3CE · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 46
21RR 36/354 · #DE87B0 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 36

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All purple at Dutch Boy →
146-4DB · #DA9EC5 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 43
147-5DB · #DE90B4 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 39

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.41
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1157 · #E69ECC · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 45
1164 · #CD95C2 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1157 · #E79ACB · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 46
1164 · #CE94C2 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 39
1163 · #DAA6CF · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All purple at Kompozit →
1157 · #E79ACB · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 44
1164 · #CE94C2 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 38
1163 · #DAA6CF · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 47

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Gumdrop within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5003 · LRV 42
DE5017 · LRV 36
DE5052 · LRV 39
DE5038 · LRV 43
DE6004 · LRV 38
DE5031 · LRV 44

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DE96C1 in HSL space. Pair Gumdrop with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DE96C1 + #96DEB3
TRIADIC
#DE96C1 · #C1DE96 · #96C1DE
ANALOGOUS
#D796DE · #DE96C1 · #DE969D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.27:1fail
Sample text on black
9.24:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Gumdrop Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gumdrop from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5010 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gumdrop is Prominent Pink (SW 6846) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prominent Pink swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Behr, the closest color to Gumdrop is Apple Blossom (M150-3) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Blossom swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gumdrop is Island Sunset (1346) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Sunset swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gumdrop

Valspar's nearest match is Flower Power (V003-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43.6 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Gumdrop without repainting risk. See the full Flower Power swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gumdrop

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gumdrop. The nearest is Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Rose swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Gumdrop

Glidden has no exact twin of Gumdrop. The nearest is Pink Gazebo (10RR 43/236) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Gazebo swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gumdrop is Dahlia Pink (146-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia Pink swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gumdrop is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gumdrop is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Gumdrop

At Kompozit, the closest color to Gumdrop is Blossoms in Spring (1157) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 38) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blossoms in Spring swatch →

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