Plum Blossom
Sherwin-Williams's Plum Blossom is a purple shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its purple classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#A786B4LRV
28.45
Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 62 vs 28, Interactive Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Plum Blossom the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes Plum Blossom the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Berry Frappe the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Novel Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 28), opening up a space where Plum Blossom encloses it.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 65 vs 28, Pine Frost is decisively the brighter choice.
Plum Blossom reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 9), opening up a space where Vogue Green encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 28, Kingston is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 57 vs 28, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 28, Green Glimpse is decisively the brighter choice.
Serendipity reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 28), opening up a space where Plum Blossom encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Free Spirit reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 28), opening up a space where Plum Blossom encloses it.
Darker Colors
Plum Blossom reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 12), opening up a space where Passionate Purple encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Plum Blossom the marginally brighter of the two.
Plum Blossom reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Gutsy Grape encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Soft petals of mauve and dusty rose create a serene, contemplative atmosphere with cool undertones that whisper of spring gardens and quiet refinement. This medium-toned purple-gray is perfect for bedrooms or studies seeking an elegant, restful sanctuary.