Ref. #D9D5AA · 6007-5B
Plum Passion
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Plum Passion Technical Profile
What color is Plum Passion? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D9D5AA. Colors similar to Plum Passion include Hirshfield's Origin, PPG Misty Moor, PPG Misty Moor. Plum Passion has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Plum Passion sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Plum Passion reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Plum Passion
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Passion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Passion
#D9D5AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Passion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Passion 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Plum Passion.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Passion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Passion have?
Plum Passion by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Plum Passion from other brands?
The closest matches are Origin by Hirshfield's (#D8D4A8), Misty Moor by PPG (#DAD7AD), Misty Moor by PPG (#DAD7AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plum Passion?
Plum Passion has an LRV of 65.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Passion's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.