Plum Shade 1003-5B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A181A5, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fruit Smoothie from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A181A5 · 1003-5B
Plum Shade
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Shade Technical Profile
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Plum Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPlum Shade
Nearly identical
KilzFruit Smoothie
Fruit Smoothie
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baroness
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Naples Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Violet Eclipse
PPG
Very similar
Spiny Urchin
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lilac Intuition
Behr
Very similar
Screen Gem
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cloudy Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fashionably Plum
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Shade
#A181A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Shade 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 Shade.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Shade have?
Plum Shade by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plum Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Shade are Fruit Smoothie by Kilz (a near-identical match), Baroness by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Naples Sunset by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Shade'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 Shade?
Plum Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Shade's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.