Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Plum Blossom |
| SKU | SW 6974 |
| Hex | #A786B4 |
| RGB | 167, 134, 180 |
| HSL | 283°, 23%, 62% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Plum Blossom
Plum Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Plum Blossom is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Plum Blossom within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A786B4 in HSL space. Pair Plum Blossom with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Plum Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plum Blossom from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plum Blossom
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Plum Blossom is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Purple Statice and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Behr's nearest match is Reserve (S120-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Plum Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Reserve swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Plum Blossom
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Plum Blossom is Pleasant Dream (1186) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Dream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Plum Blossom
At Valspar, the closest color to Plum Blossom is Lavender Blaze (V001-2) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.4 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blaze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Plum Blossom. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Plum Blossom. The nearest is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Kompozit has no exact twin of Plum Blossom. The nearest is Yolanda (1235) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Star Of Persia (DEFD01), is clearly different (ΔE 5.32). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Star Of Persia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Plum Blossom
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 8.03). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 12.25). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 14.9). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 15.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Plum Blossom — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 20.44). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6974 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →