PURPLES

Plum Island

#463C4E

RGB 70, 60, 78 · HSL 273°, 13%, 27% · CMYK 10, 23, 0, 69

Plum Island is #463C4E in HEX — rgb(70, 60, 78), hsl(273°, 13%, 27%), cmyk(10%, 23%, 0%, 69%).

Plum Island pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 273°, 13%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#463C4E

RGB70, 60, 78

HSL273°, 13%, 27%

HSV273°, 23%, 31%

CMYK10, 23, 0, 69

Decimal4602958

CSS RGBrgb(70, 60, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(273, 13%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

Exact match

Dulux

Centre Rock S49A8

ΔE 0.8 · #453C4D

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2070-20

ΔE 1.4 · #463D51

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 1.8 · #443E50

Behr

Aubergine N100-7

ΔE 2.2 · #433B4A

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 2.2 · #4A3C50

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 3.1 · #4A4354

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 4.6 · #503C50

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.8 · #423A45

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 5.6 · #4A4653

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 5.6 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.7 · #50414C

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.1 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.7 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.1 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#463C4E

#444E3C

Analogous

#3D3C4E

#463C4E

#4E3C4D

Triadic

#463C4E

#4E463C

#3C4E46

Split-Complementary

#463C4E

#4D4E3C

#3C4E3D

Tetradic

#463C4E

#4E3D3C

#444E3C

#3C4D4E

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#1F1B23

#463C4E

#6C5D79

#9383A0

Rectangle

#463C4E

#4E3C44

#444E3C

#3C4E46

Compound

#463C4E

#4E3C4D

#444E3C

#3C4E3D

Variations

Lighter

#6B5C78

#91839C

#BEB8C4

Darker

#38303F

#26202B

#161319

Saturation

#454248

#463C4E

#491E6C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.02:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#463C4E

#3E414E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#463C4E

#3E3E4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#463C4E

#443F3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Plum Island carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#745A56

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#463C4E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#615F7A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#39492C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #463C4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #463C4E;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-island: #463C4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-island': '#463C4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#463C4E] text-[#463C4E]

SCSS

$plum-island: #463C4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #463C4E?

#463C4E is Plum Island, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #463C4E warm or cool?

Plum Island reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Island?

Plum Island works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Plum Island?

Plum Island pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Plum Island?

You can download Plum Island on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Plum Island?

The hex code is #463C4E. In RGB it's 70, 60, 78, and in HSL it's 273°, 13%, 27%.

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