Buffed Plum 1317 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AFAFB9, LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buffed Plum from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFAFB9 · 1317
Buffed Plum
43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Buffed Plum Technical Profile
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Buffed Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buffed Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBuffed Plum
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBuffed Plum
Buffed Plum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Excalibur Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glistening Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
A Month of Sundays
Valspar
Nearly identical
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Healing Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lilac Bloom
Behr
Very similar
Hazy Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buffed Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buffed Plum
#AFAFB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buffed Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buffed 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Buffed Plum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buffed Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buffed Plum have?
Buffed Plum by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buffed Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buffed Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buffed Plum are Buffed Plum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Excalibur Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glistening Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buffed 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 Buffed Plum?
Buffed Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.3, 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 Buffed Plum's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.