Heather Plum 1396 is a purple paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BEAED6, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Heather from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BEAED6 · 1396
Heather Plum
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Heather Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEAED6
RGB190, 174, 214
Estimated LRV46.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Heather Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heather Plum
#BEAED6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A985AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heather Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heather 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
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Heather Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heather Plum have?
Heather Plum by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Heather Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heather Plum are Soft Heather by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Possibility by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Imperial Lilac by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Heather 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 Heather Plum?
Heather Plum has a estimated lightness value of 46.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heather Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.