Plum Ribbon 1007-7C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B08886, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brandy Snaps from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B08886 · 1007-7C
Plum Ribbon
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Ribbon Technical Profile
HEX Code#B08886
RGB176, 136, 134
Estimated LRV28.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Brandy Snaps
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#B58E8B
Close digital match
Barberry
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#A68886
Similar digital color
Notice Me
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#B88484
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Notice Me
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Colors That Work With Plum Ribbon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Ribbon
#B08886
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9B85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Ribbon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Ribbon 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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Plum Ribbon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Ribbon have?
Plum Ribbon by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Plum Ribbon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Ribbon are Brandy Snaps by PPG (a close digital match), Barberry by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Notice Me by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Ribbon'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 Ribbon?
Plum Ribbon has a estimated lightness value of 28.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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