ColorplanBenjamin Moore Plum Royale (2070-20) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 5. 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 | 5.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #453C50 |
| RGB | 69, 60, 80 |
| HSL | 267°, 14%, 27% |
About Plum Royale
Plum Royale (2070-20) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 5, Plum Royale absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Plum Royale 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 Blackberry Wine (2069-20), it's darker and warmer.
How Plum Royale changes with the light
Plum Royale 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 Royale will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Plum Royale 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 Royale from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Plum Royale looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Plum Royale in real homes
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Plum Royale 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 5.1
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Paean Black (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Plum Royale questions
What undertone does Plum Royale have?
Plum Royale has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Plum Royale read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Plum Royale a light or dark color?
Plum Royale has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.1 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 Royale 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 Royale in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 9.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Plum Royale?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Plum Royale's undertone.
Where does Plum Royale work best?
Plum Royale works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Plum Royale absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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