Weathered Plum 403-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #867875, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chinchilla from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #867875 · 403-5DB
Weathered Plum
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Weathered Plum Technical Profile
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Weathered Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weathered 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 BoyWeathered Plum
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsChinchilla
Chinchilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Thorny Brush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
PPG
Very similar
River Rocks
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cedar Plank
Behr
Very similar
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Very similar
Walnut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Frigate
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weathered Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weathered Plum
#867875
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9E82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weathered Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weathered 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 Weathered 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.
Weathered Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Weathered Plum have?
Weathered Plum by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Weathered Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Weathered Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathered Plum are Chinchilla by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Thorny Brush by Valspar (a near-identical match), Renwick Heather by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Weathered 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 Weathered Plum?
Weathered Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, 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 Weathered Plum's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.