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Fashionably Plum

31%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Fashionably Plum 1205 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B28CA9, LRV 31 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fashionably Plum from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fashionably Plum Technical Profile

HEX Code#B28CA9
RGB178, 140, 169
LRV31.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's

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Fashionably Plum in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fashionably Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sFashionably Plum
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFashionably Plum

Fashionably Plum

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Palisade Orchid

PPG

Very similar

Amethyst Purple

Valspar

Very similar

Blooming Lilac

Behr

Very similar

Victorian Purple

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Purple Zinnia

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Baroness

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Berry Punch

Kilz

Very similar

Grapevine

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fashionably Plum

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fashionably Plum

#B28CA9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD858F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fashionably Plum

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Enthroned Above

Complement

Southfield Green

Fashionably Plum Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Stardust Ballroom

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

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Temptress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

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Pop

Motherland

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqueous

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Enthroned Above

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Lockhart

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Satin Flower

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Fashionably Plum — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fashionably Plum have?
Fashionably Plum by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fashionably Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fashionably Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fashionably Plum are Fashionably Plum by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Palisade Orchid by PPG (a very close match), Heather Glen by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fashionably 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 Fashionably Plum?
Fashionably Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.1, 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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