Ref. #6E2B98 · 680B-7
Sugar Plum
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sugar Plum Technical Profile
What color is Sugar Plum? It's a dark warm purple with the hex code #6E2B98. Sugar Plum has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Sugar 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.
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Recommended Pairings
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 belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Sugar Plum from other brands?
The closest matches are Amethyst Violet by MPC (#693E82), Working Blue by MPC (#4E2D7D), Passione Blue Met. by MPC (#704A98). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sugar Plum?
Sugar Plum has an LRV of 11.0, 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 Sugar Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.