Plum Perfect
1371 · #8F6483 · LRV 17 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Ripe Berry10
- 3Plum Perfect17
- 4Gothic Purple24
- 5Hazy Lilac29
What Color Is Plum Perfect, Really?
Plum Perfect reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1371 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Plum Perfect
Plum Perfect works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Plum Perfect
With an LRV of 17, Plum Perfect is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Plum Perfect are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1371 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Mulled Wine150F-5 · Behr | 3.2 | 16 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Berry PrettyV040-5 · Valspar | 3.0 | 16.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Blackberry JamPPG1178-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.7 | 16 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blackberry JamPPG1178-6 · Glidden | 2.7 | 16 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pom Pom Purple245-6DB · Dutch Boy | 5.0 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Plum PerfectDE6006 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.6 | 15 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Plum Perfect within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F6483 in HSL space. Pair Plum Perfect with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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