Ref. #745E6F · DE5978
Plum Wine
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Wine Technical Profile
What color is Plum Wine? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #745E6F. Colors similar to Plum Wine include Behr Raisin In The Sun, Behr Smoked Mulberry, Valspar Plump Grape. Plum Wine has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Plum Wine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Plum Wine pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Plum Wine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Wine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Wine
#745E6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B6A77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Wine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Wine 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Plum Wine.
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 Wine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Wine have?
Plum Wine by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Plum Wine from other brands?
The closest matches are Raisin In The Sun by Behr (#715E70), Smoked Mulberry by Behr (#726070), Plump Grape by Valspar (#735968). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plum Wine?
Plum Wine has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Wine's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.