Carolina Plum 1384 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9B84A1, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiny Urchin from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B84A1 · 1384
Carolina Plum
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Carolina Plum Technical Profile
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Carolina Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carolina Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCarolina Plum
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpiny Urchin
Spiny Urchin
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Persian Rose
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purple Foxglove Flower
PPG
Very similar
Imagine That
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Evening Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Imagine That
Vista Paint
Very similar
Uptown Girl
Behr
Very similar
Muted Berry
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carolina Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carolina Plum
#9B84A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carolina Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carolina 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Carolina Plum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carolina Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carolina Plum have?
Carolina Plum by Benjamin Moore 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 Carolina Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carolina Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carolina Plum are Spiny Urchin by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Persian Rose by Kilz (a near-identical match), Purple Foxglove Flower by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carolina 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 Carolina Plum?
Carolina Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Carolina Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.