Royal Plum 1178-7 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #654161, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Create .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #654161 · 1178-7
Royal Plum
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Plum Technical Profile
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Royal Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRoyal Plum
Nearly identical
ColorhouseCreate .06
Create .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Purple Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Berry Light
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plum Rich
Behr
Very similar
Succulent
Kilz
Very similar
Kimono Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Berry Light
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Autumn Purple
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Red Lilac
RAL
Very similar
Antiqued Fuchsia
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plum Good
Valspar
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Plum
#654161
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#825768
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal 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 Royal Plum.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Plum have?
Royal Plum by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Plum are Create .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Purple Odyssey by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Berry Light by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Plum?
Royal Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Plum's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.