Plum Cake 1233 is a purple paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D1BFDC, 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.
Ref. #D1BFDC · 1233
Plum Cake
56%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Cake Technical Profile
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Plum Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPlum Cake
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPlum Cake
Plum Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Youthful Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Iris Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plum Point
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lovely Lauren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wishing Well
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soft Violet
PPG
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Cake
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Cake 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Plum Cake.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plum Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Cake are Plum Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lavender Lilac by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Youthful Pink by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Cake's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.