Plummet Plum 403-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9B8882, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Tea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B8882 · 403-4DB
Plummet Plum
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plummet Plum Technical Profile
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Plummet Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plummet Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPlummet Plum
Nearly identical
ValsparIrish Tea
Irish Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cocoa Berry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Very similar
Parisian Cafe
Behr
Very similar
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Wet Concrete
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Carmel Mission
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plummet Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plummet Plum
#9B8882
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plummet Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plummet 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Plummet 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.
Plummet Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plummet Plum have?
Plummet Plum by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Plummet Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plummet Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plummet Plum are Irish Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cocoa Berry by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Rowhouse Brown by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plummet 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 Plummet Plum?
Plummet Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, 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 Plummet Plum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.