ColorplanBenjamin Moore Plum Perfect (1371) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 17. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 16.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8F6483 |
| RGB | 143, 100, 131 |
| HSL | 317°, 18%, 48% |
About Plum Perfect
Plum Perfect (1371) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 17, Plum Perfect absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Plum Perfect 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 Lazy Afternoon (1378); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Plum Perfect changes with the light
Plum Perfect 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
Plum Perfect has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Plum Perfect looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Plum Perfect in real homes
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Plum Perfect 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 14.2
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 16.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.5
Also close: Lake Red (ΔE 14.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Plum Perfect questions
What undertone does Plum Perfect have?
Plum Perfect has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Plum Perfect read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Plum Perfect a light or dark color?
Plum Perfect has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Plum Perfect 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 Perfect in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 14.2); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 12.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Plum Perfect?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Plum Perfect's undertone.
Where does Plum Perfect work best?
Plum Perfect works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 17, Plum Perfect absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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