ColorplanBenjamin Moore Summer Plum (2074-20) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try Pink Peony (2078-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 8.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7B3C63 |
| RGB | 123, 60, 99 |
| HSL | 323°, 34%, 36% |
About Summer Plum
Summer Plum (2074-20) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 8, Summer Plum absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Summer Plum 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 Mulberry (2075-20), it's cooler.
How Summer Plum changes with the light
Summer Plum 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
Summer Plum will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Summer Plum 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 Summer Plum from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Summer Plum will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Summer Plum in real homes
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Summer 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 11.7
Also close: Sommelier (ΔE 15.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Radicchio (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 15.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Summer Plum questions
What undertone does Summer Plum have?
Summer Plum has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Summer Plum read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Summer Plum a light or dark color?
Summer Plum has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Summer Plum absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Summer Plum in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Borscht SW 7578 (closest available, ΔE 11.7); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 11.2); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 11.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Summer Plum?
Try Pink Peony (2078-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Summer Plum's undertone.
Where does Summer Plum work best?
Summer Plum works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Summer Plum absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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