Plum Shade 100F-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685971, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plummy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #685971 · 100F-6
Plum Shade
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Shade Technical Profile
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Plum Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPlum Shade
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPlummy
Plummy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stormy Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Pageant Pansy
PPG
Very similar
Princely Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pinot Grigio Grape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vivid Vision
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vivid Vision
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Shade
#685971
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#986591
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Shade 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 Plum Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Shade have?
Plum Shade by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plum Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Shade are Plummy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stormy Purple by Valspar (a very close match), Pageant Pansy by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Shade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Plum Shade?
Plum Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Plum Shade's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.