NEUTRALS

Plum Shade

#685971

RGB 104, 89, 113 · HSL 278°, 12%, 40% · CMYK 8, 21, 0, 56

Plum Shade is #685971 in HEX — rgb(104, 89, 113), hsl(278°, 12%, 40%), cmyk(8%, 21%, 0%, 56%).

Plum Shade pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 278°, 12%, 40%. 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#685971

RGB104, 89, 113

HSL278°, 12%, 40%

HSV278°, 21%, 44%

CMYK8, 21, 0, 56

Decimal6838641

CSS RGBrgb(104, 89, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 12%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Shade 100F-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 2 · #675A75

Dulux

Rich Texture S44C7

ΔE 2.4 · #635671

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 3.3 · #675669

Benjamin Moore

Pinot CSP-460

ΔE 3.8 · #706278

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 3.8 · #5E5871

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 4 · #705C79

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 4.5 · #6D5C7B

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 5.2 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 5.7 · #65627D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.8 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 12 · #676973

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 12.6 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.2 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.7 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#685971

#63725A

Analogous

#5D5A72

#685971

#725A6F

Triadic

#685971

#72695A

#5A7269

Split-Complementary

#685971

#6F725A

#5A725D

Tetradic

#685971

#725D5A

#63725A

#5A6F72

Monochromatic

#1A161D

#423847

#685971

#907E9A

#B5A9BC

Rectangle

#685971

#725A63

#63725A

#5A7269

Compound

#685971

#725A6F

#63725A

#5A725D

Variations

Lighter

#897693

#A69AAD

#CBC5CE

Darker

#54475C

#3A3140

#221C25

Saturation

#67626A

#695A72

#752D9F

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

6.45:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#685971

#5C6171

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#685971

#5C5C6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#685971

#665E5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Plum Shade 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

#8D6F70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#685971

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7494

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.

#516C41

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: #685971;

CSS — background

background-color: #685971;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-shade: #685971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-shade': '#685971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#685971] text-[#685971]

SCSS

$plum-shade: #685971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685971?

#685971 is Plum Shade, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #685971 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Shade?

Plum Shade 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 Shade?

You can download Plum Shade 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 Shade?

The hex code is #685971. In RGB it's 104, 89, 113, and in HSL it's 278°, 12%, 40%.

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