Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Parisian Plum |
| SKU | DEFD05 |
| Hex | #6E5370 |
| RGB | 110, 83, 112 |
| HSL | 296°, 15%, 38% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| 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 by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Parisian Plum
At Glidden, the closest color to Parisian Plum is California Raisin (50RB 10/219) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full California Raisin 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Parisian Plum
Hirshfield's 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 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 →