Plum Shade 1173-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #78738B, LRV 18 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dancing in the Spring from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78738B · 1173-6
Plum Shade
18%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Plum Shade Technical Profile
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Plum Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPlum Shade
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDancing in the Spring
Dancing in the Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Suzette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mythical
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Magical Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Purple Rubiate
Behr
Very similar
Turbid Amethyst
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Grape Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jupiter
Kilz
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Shade
#78738B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A184AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Shade 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 Plum Shade.
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 Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Shade have?
Plum Shade by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Shade are Dancing in the Spring by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Suzette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Shade'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 Shade?
Plum Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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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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 Plum Shade's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.