Sugar Plum 680B-7 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6E2B98, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Comtesse from Valspar (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E2B98 · 680B-7
Sugar Plum
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sugar Plum Technical Profile
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Sugar Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sugar Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSugar Plum
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ValsparComtesse
Comtesse
Valspar
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Iris Illusion
Vista Paint
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Violet Majesty
Dunn-Edwards
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Mystical Grape
Benjamin Moore
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When Red Met Blue
Hirshfield's
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Aster Purple
Dutch Boy
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Perfectly Purple
PPG
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Blue Lilac
RAL
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Superstition
Kilz
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Impulsive Purple
Sherwin-Williams
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Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
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Wool .06
Colorhouse
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Colors That Work With Sugar Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sugar Plum
#6E2B98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4529B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sugar Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sugar 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 Sugar 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.
Sugar Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sugar Plum have?
Sugar Plum by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sugar Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sugar Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Plum are Comtesse by Valspar (a close match), Iris Illusion by Vista Paint (a close match), Amethyst Ice by Valspar (a close match) — the best options for getting Sugar Plum'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 Sugar Plum?
Sugar Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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 Sugar Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.