Ripened Plum 346-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #715E6A, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabernet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #715E6A · 346-6DB
Ripened Plum
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ripened Plum Technical Profile
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Ripened Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripened 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 BoyRipened Plum
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCabernet
Cabernet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoked Mulberry
Behr
Nearly identical
Plum Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Plum Wine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plump Grape
Valspar
Very similar
Roasted Beet
Kilz
Very similar
Expressive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripened Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripened Plum
#715E6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A686E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripened Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripened 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 Ripened 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.
Ripened Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripened Plum have?
Ripened Plum by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) 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 Ripened Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripened Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripened Plum are Cabernet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smoked Mulberry by Behr (a near-identical match), Plum Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripened 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 Ripened Plum?
Ripened Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripened Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.