Plum Preserve 1256 is a purple paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7C70A9, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #7C70A9 · 1256
Plum Preserve
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Preserve Technical Profile
HEX Code#7C70A9
RGB124, 112, 169
Estimated LRV18.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Plum Preserve
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Plum Preserve
Hirshfield's
#7C70AA
Close digital match
Purple Potion
Behr
#7570AC
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Dusty Violet
PPG
#7370A3
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Sherwin-Williams
#716998
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#8673A1
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#7F7BA2
Visible digital difference
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#8A7FAB
Visible digital difference
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#5C6576
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Colors That Work With Plum Preserve
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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
Digital 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
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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 purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Plum Preserve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Preserve are Plum Preserve by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.