NEUTRALS

Plum Perfect

#514555

RGB 81, 69, 85 · HSL 285°, 10%, 30% · CMYK 5, 19, 0, 67

Plum Perfect is #514555 in HEX — rgb(81, 69, 85), hsl(285°, 10%, 30%), cmyk(5%, 19%, 0%, 67%).

Plum Perfect pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 285°, 10%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#514555

RGB81, 69, 85

HSL285°, 10%, 30%

HSV285°, 19%, 33%

CMYK5, 19, 0, 67

Decimal5326165

CSS RGBrgb(81, 69, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 10%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

Exact match

Dulux

Fanfare S45A8

ΔE 0.4 · #504454

Vista Paint

Plum Perfect C-1291

ΔE 1.1 · #4E4353

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 1.6 · #554657

Behr

Grand Plum N120-7

ΔE 2.2 · #574756

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.6 · #4A4354

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.8 · #50414C

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.9 · #4A4653

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.4 · #4D404A

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.6 · #4A3C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.3 · #503C50

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6.4 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 8.2 · #434750

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.7 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.9 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#514555

#495445

Analogous

#494554

#514555

#544550

Triadic

#514555

#545045

#455450

Split-Complementary

#514555

#505445

#455449

Tetradic

#514555

#544945

#495445

#455054

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#28222A

#514555

#78677E

#9E8FA3

Rectangle

#514555

#544549

#495445

#455450

Compound

#514555

#544550

#495445

#455449

Variations

Lighter

#76657B

#988B9D

#C3BCC5

Darker

#403744

#2C252F

#1A161B

Saturation

#4E4A4F

#504554

#622277

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#514555

#484B55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#514555

#474753

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#514555

#4F4847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Plum Perfect gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7C605B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#514555

Daylight 5500K

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

#69657F

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.

#395131

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: #514555;

CSS — background

background-color: #514555;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-perfect: #514555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-perfect': '#514555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#514555] text-[#514555]

SCSS

$plum-perfect: #514555;

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#544556 · ΔE 1.5

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#514C5A · ΔE 4.0

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#504C5B · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514555?

#514555 is Plum Perfect, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #514555 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Perfect?

Plum Perfect works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Plum Perfect?

Plum Perfect pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Plum Perfect?

You can download Plum Perfect 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 Perfect?

The hex code is #514555. In RGB it's 81, 69, 85, and in HSL it's 285°, 10%, 30%.

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