Plum Cake 1233 is a purple paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D1BFDC, estimated LRV 56 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Cake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #D1BFDC · 1233
Plum Cake
56%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1BFDC
RGB209, 191, 220
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Plum Cake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Cake
#D1BFDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Cake
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Cake Room Palettes
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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
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Plum Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Cake have?
Plum Cake by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Plum Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Cake are Plum Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lavender Lilac by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Youthful Pink by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Plum Cake'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 Cake?
Plum Cake has a estimated lightness value of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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