Plum Perfect 1292 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #514555, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nightshade from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #514555 · 1292
Plum Perfect
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Perfect Technical Profile
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Plum Perfect in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Perfect 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 Perfect
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsNightshade
Nightshade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plum Perfect
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mata Hari
Behr
Nearly identical
Grappa
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Tulip
PPG
Nearly identical
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rare Wine
Valspar
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Perfect
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Perfect
#514555
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B5271
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Perfect
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Perfect 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 Perfect.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Perfect — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Perfect have?
Plum Perfect by Hirshfield's 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 Plum Perfect in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Perfect from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Perfect are Nightshade by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Plum Perfect by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mata Hari by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Perfect'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 Perfect?
Plum Perfect has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, 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 Plum Perfect's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.