ColorplanBenjamin Moore Plum Martini (CSP-540) is a very dark black with a violet undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (SW 6991), Farrow & Ball Paean Black (No.294) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #403C3F |
| RGB | 64, 60, 63 |
| HSL | 315°, 3%, 24% |
About Plum Martini
Plum Martini (CSP-540) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 5, Plum Martini absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Plum Martini read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Toucan Black (2118-20), it's warmer.
How Plum Martini changes with the light
Plum Martini is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Plum Martini will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Plum Martini will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Plum Martini from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Plum Martini looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Plum Martini in real homes
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Plum Martini 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.
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Plum Martini questions
What undertone does Plum Martini have?
Plum Martini has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Plum Martini read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Plum Martini a light or dark color?
Plum Martini has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Plum Martini absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Plum Martini in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic SW 6991 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Plum Martini?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Plum Martini's undertone.
Where does Plum Martini work best?
Plum Martini works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Plum Martini absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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