Black Frosted Plum 50RR 14/045 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #716569, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bradford Brown from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #716569 · 50RR 14/045
Black Frosted Plum
14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Frosted Plum Technical Profile
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Black Frosted Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Frosted Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlack Frosted Plum
Very similar
BehrBradford Brown
Bradford Brown
Behr
Very similar
Deep Smolder
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mountain Ridge
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stunning Shade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Double Infinity
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Acoustic Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Emu
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Frosted Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Frosted Plum
#716569
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D746C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Frosted Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Frosted 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Black Frosted 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.
Black Frosted Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Frosted Plum have?
Black Frosted Plum by PPG 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 Black Frosted Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Frosted Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Frosted Plum are Bradford Brown by Behr (a very close match), Deep Smolder by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Mountain Ridge by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Frosted 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 Black Frosted Plum?
Black Frosted Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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
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 Black Frosted Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.