Plum Preserve 1256 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7C70A9, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Preserve from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C70A9 · 1256
Plum Preserve
19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Preserve Technical Profile
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Plum Preserve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Preserve 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 Preserve
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPlum Preserve
Plum Preserve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Potion
Behr
Very similar
Dusty Violet
PPG
Very similar
Mystical Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Bravo!
Valspar
Very similar
Sentimental
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Cheerful Crocus
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Preserve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Preserve
#7C70A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Preserve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum Preserve 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 Preserve.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plum Preserve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Preserve have?
Plum Preserve by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plum Preserve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Preserve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Preserve are Plum Preserve by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Potion by Behr (a very close match), Dusty Violet by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Plum Preserve'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 Preserve?
Plum Preserve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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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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 Preserve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.