Ref. #947DB1 · S110-5
Garden Plum
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Garden Plum Technical Profile
What color is Garden Plum? It's a deep warm purple with the hex code #947DB1. Colors similar to Garden Plum include Benjamin Moore Charmed Violet, Benjamin Moore Crocus Petal Purple, Dunn-Edwards Lush Lilac. Garden Plum has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Garden Plum creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Garden Plum
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Plum
#947DB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Plum Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Garden Plum.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Plum have?
Garden Plum by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Garden Plum from other brands?
The closest matches are Charmed Violet by Benjamin Moore (#947AB1), Crocus Petal Purple by Benjamin Moore (#9B81BA), Lush Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (#9D7EB7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Plum?
Garden Plum has an LRV of 24.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.