Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Parisian Plum |
| SKU | DEFD05 |
| Hex | #6E5370 |
| RGB | 110, 83, 112 |
| HSL | 296°, 15%, 38% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Parisian Plum
With an LRV of 11, Parisian Plum is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its violet 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Parisian Plum works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Parisian Plum within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6E5370 in HSL space. Pair Parisian Plum with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Parisian Plum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Parisian Plum 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 DEFD05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Parisian Plum
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Parisian Plum is Ultra Violet (1372) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ultra Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Parisian Plum
At Behr, the closest color to Parisian Plum is Exotic Orchid (PMD-87) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Orchid swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Parisian Plum
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Parisian Plum is Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pageant Pansy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Parisian Plum. The nearest is Vivid Vision (1227) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Kompozit has no exact twin of Parisian Plum. The nearest is Vivid Vision (1227) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Parisian Plum. The nearest is Plummy (SW 6558) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plummy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Purple Valley (1001-5A), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Purple Valley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Parisian Plum
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Scooter (C2-777), is clearly different (ΔE 5.88). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Scooter swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Delightful Violet (245-7DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.24). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Delightful Violet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Prince (PNT100-DP-33), is clearly different (ΔE 8.58). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Prince swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Autumn Gray (JG-143), is clearly different (ΔE 14.21). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281), is clearly different (ΔE 20.05). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Parisian Plum — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 20.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD05 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →