Plum Island H0066 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #4A4050, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nightshade from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4A4050 · H0066
Plum Island
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Plum Island Technical Profile
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Plum Island in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Island in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPlum Island
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsNightshade
Nightshade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plum Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blackberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Plum Royale
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aubergine
Behr
Very similar
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rare Wine
Valspar
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eggplant
Kilz
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Island
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Island
#4A4050
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#754E70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Island
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Island 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 Plum Island.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Island — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Island have?
Plum Island by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) 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 Plum Island in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Island from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Island are Nightshade by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Plum Island by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blackberry by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum Island'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 Island?
Plum Island has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plum Island's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.