Putnam Plum DEA100 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8D4362, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crimson Velvet from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D4362 · DEA100
Putnam Plum
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Putnam Plum Technical Profile
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Putnam Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Putnam Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPutnam Plum
Nearly identical
KilzCrimson Velvet
Crimson Velvet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Cranberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Gallery Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Juneberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Royale
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fine Burgundy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Berry Patch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vintage Claret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Traffic Purple
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Putnam Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Putnam Plum
#8D4362
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C6B67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Putnam Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Putnam 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Putnam Plum.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Putnam Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Putnam Plum have?
Putnam Plum by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Putnam Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Putnam Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Putnam Plum are Crimson Velvet by Kilz (a near-identical match), Soft Cranberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Gallery Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Putnam 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 Putnam Plum?
Putnam Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Putnam Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.