Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Plum Blossom |
| SKU | SW 6974 |
| Hex | #A786B4 |
| RGB | 167, 134, 180 |
| HSL | 283°, 23%, 62% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| 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 by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Plum Blossom
The closest Glidden equivalent of Plum Blossom is Purple Statice (PPG1249-5). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Purple Statice and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Statice 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum Blossom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plum Blossom is Allium Blooms (HGSW 1423) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allium Blooms 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Plum Blossom
Hirshfield's 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 noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yolanda 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 →