ColorplanBenjamin Moore Heather Plum (1396) is a mid-tone purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 46. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 45.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BDADD5 |
| RGB | 189, 173, 213 |
| HSL | 264°, 32%, 76% |
About Heather Plum
Heather Plum (1396) is a mid-tone, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 46, Heather Plum has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Heather Plum read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Amethyst Cream (2071-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Heather Plum changes with the light
Heather Plum has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Heather Plum has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Heather Plum will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Heather Plum close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Heather Plum looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Heather Plum in real homes
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Heather Plum equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 16.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 14.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.1
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 16.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Heather Plum questions
What undertone does Heather Plum have?
Heather Plum has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Heather Plum read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Heather Plum a light or dark color?
Heather Plum has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Heather Plum has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Heather Plum in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 13.4); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 15.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Heather Plum?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Heather Plum's undertone.
Where does Heather Plum work best?
Heather Plum works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 46, Heather Plum has visible color without darkening a room much.
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