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Benjamin Moore Heather Plum 1396

Heather Plum

Benjamin Moore

1396

About Heather Plum by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 45.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #bdadd5

RGB: 189, 173, 213

Hue264°

Saturation32%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Heather Plum

Benjamin Moore

1396

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Heather Plum 1396 a warm or cool color?
Heather Plum by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Heather Plum?
Heather Plum sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 264°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Heather Plum?
Brightness is about 46%. Saturation is around 32%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 264°. The hex value is #bdadd5. The RGB value is 189, 173, 213.
Is Heather Plum better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Heather Plum has brightness around 46%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Heather Plum?
You can match Heather 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 Heather Plum work best in a home?
Heather 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 Heather Plum compare to a pure white paint?
Heather Plum is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Heather Plum in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Heather Plum

Benjamin Moore

1396

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Heather Plum

Benjamin Moore

1396

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Heather Plum

Benjamin Moore

1396

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Berry Frappè

Sherwin Williams

SW9068

Forever Lilac

Sherwin Williams

SW9067

CLOUDBERRY

Glidden

PPG1174-4

Wisteria

Sherwin Williams

SW6822