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Benjamin Moore Plum Martini CSP-540

Plum Martini

Benjamin Moore

CSP-540

About Plum Martini by Benjamin Moore

Plum Martini CSP-540 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 5% and hue near 315° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 4.7%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #403c3f

RGB: 64, 60, 63

Hue315°

Saturation3%

Lightness24%

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These are close matches to Plum Martini 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 Plum Martini looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Plum Martini CSP-540 a warm or cool color?
Plum Martini by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Plum Martini?
Plum Martini sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 315°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Plum Martini?
Brightness is about 5%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 24%. Hue is close to 315°. The hex value is #403c3f. The RGB value is 64, 60, 63.
Is Plum Martini better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Plum Martini has brightness around 5%. 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 Plum Martini?
You can match Plum Martini 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 Plum Martini work best in a home?
Plum Martini 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 Plum Martini compare to a pure white paint?
Plum Martini is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral 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 Plum Martini 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 Plum Martini 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 Plum Martini. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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