Pale Plum 1177-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A489A3, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Radiant Lilac from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A489A3 · 1177-5
Pale Plum
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Plum Technical Profile
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Pale Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPale Plum
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRadiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lady Like
Vista Paint
Very similar
Uptown Girl
Behr
Very similar
Berry Bloom
Kilz
Very similar
Carolina Plum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Plum-Med Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sweet Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Berry Bright
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grapevine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Plum
#A489A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8597
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Pale 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.
Pale Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Plum have?
Pale 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 Pale Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Plum are Radiant Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lady Like by Vista Paint (a very close match), Uptown Girl by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Plum?
Pale Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Pale Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.