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Benjamin Moore Carter Plum CW-355

Carter Plum

Benjamin Moore

CW-355

About Carter Plum by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 8.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #734450

RGB: 115, 68, 80

Hue345°

Saturation26%

Lightness36%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Carter Plum from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Carter Plum looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Carter Plum CW-355 a warm or cool color?
Carter Plum by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Carter Plum?
Carter Plum sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 345°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Carter Plum?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 26%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 345°. The hex value is #734450. The RGB value is 115, 68, 80.
Is Carter Plum better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Carter Plum has brightness around 8%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Carter Plum?
You can match Carter Plum with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Carter Plum work best in a home?
Carter Plum works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Carter Plum compare to a pure white paint?
Carter Plum is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Carter Plum in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Carter Plum in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Carter Plum. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Carter Plum. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.