Pantry Plum 7229 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #3D3F4C, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Elegance from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3D3F4C · 7229
Pantry Plum
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pantry Plum Technical Profile
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Pantry Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pantry 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 PaintPantry Plum
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Elegance
Black Elegance
Behr
Nearly identical
Blackberry Punch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Fig
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mackintosh Midnight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Coal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Napoleon
PPG
Very similar
Plume Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Octavius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pantry Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pantry Plum
#3D3F4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#594B71
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pantry Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pantry 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 Pantry 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.
Pantry Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pantry Plum have?
Pantry Plum by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Pantry Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pantry Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pantry Plum are Black Elegance by Behr (a near-identical match), Blackberry Punch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mountain Fig by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pantry 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 Pantry Plum?
Pantry Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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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 Pantry Plum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.