Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Purple Prophet |
| SKU | DE5983 |
| Hex | #BB9ECA |
| RGB | 187, 158, 202 |
| HSL | 280°, 29%, 71% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Purple Prophet
Purple Prophet sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Purple Prophet 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 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
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Purple Prophet 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 #BB9ECA in HSL space. Pair Purple Prophet 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 Purple Prophet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Prophet 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 DE5983 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Prophet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Prophet is Berry Frappé (SW 9068) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Frappé swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Prophet
The closest Behr equivalent of Purple Prophet is Decanting (S120-4). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Decanting and you'll get the same color. See the full Decanting swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Prophet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Prophet is Hydrangea (1390) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hydrangea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Purple Prophet
Valspar's nearest match is Purple Gala (4002-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.1 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Purple Prophet without repainting risk. See the full Purple Gala swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Prophet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Purple Prophet is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Prophet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Purple Prophet. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Prophet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Purple Prophet is Cut Velvet (1192) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut Velvet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Purple Prophet
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Purple Prophet. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Purple Prophet
Kompozit has no exact twin of Purple Prophet. The nearest is Grape Illusion (1241) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grape Illusion swatch →