Royal Plume 1243-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3C7AC2, LRV 19 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Liberty from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3C7AC2 · 1243-6
Royal Plume
19%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Royal Plume Technical Profile
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Royal Plume in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Plume in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRoyal Plume
Nearly identical
BehrLiberty
Liberty
Behr
Nearly identical
Parkwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Parkwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Athens Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pat-a-Pep
Valspar
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pacific Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Plume
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Plume
#3C7AC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A78B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Plume
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Plume 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 Plume.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Plume — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Plume have?
Royal Plume by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Plume in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Plume from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Plume are Liberty by Behr (a near-identical match), Parkwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), National Anthem by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal Plume'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 Plume?
Royal Plume has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Plume's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.