Victorian Plum 1179-6 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E6278, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forest Berry from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8E6278 · 1179-6
Victorian Plum
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Victorian Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E6278
RGB142, 98, 120
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Victorian Plum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victorian Plum
#8E6278
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A77C7C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victorian Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victorian 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
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Victorian Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Victorian Plum have?
Victorian Plum by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Victorian Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victorian Plum are Forest Berry by Behr (a close digital match), Mulled Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Orchard Plum by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Victorian 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 Victorian Plum?
Victorian Plum has a estimated lightness value of 15.8, 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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