Plum Royale 201-7DB is a pink paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #854158, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Juneberry from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #854158 · 201-7DB
Plum Royale
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Royale Technical Profile
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Plum Royale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Royale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPlum Royale
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsJuneberry
Juneberry
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gallery Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Plum
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Crimson Velvet
Kilz
Very similar
Mahogany Cherry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bottle of Bordaux
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fine Burgundy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Berry Patch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Royale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Royale
#854158
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#966B63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Royale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Royale 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Plum Royale.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Royale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Royale have?
Plum Royale by Dutch Boy 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 Plum Royale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Royale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Royale are Juneberry by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gallery Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Plum by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Royale'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 Plum Royale?
Plum Royale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.5, 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
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 Plum Royale's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.