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Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum

1384 · #9A83A0 · LRV ~25.6

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Pale Plum (~93% proximity)

Carolina Plum (1384) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Pale Plum (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Carolina Plum in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

25.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1384

HEX

#9A83A0

RGB

154, 131, 160

HSL

288°, 13%, 57%

Family

Purples

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Carolina Plum FAQ

What undertone does Carolina Plum have?

Carolina Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Carolina Plum?

Carolina Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Carolina Plum in other brands?

Glidden: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), ~93% proximity; PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), ~92% proximity; Behr: Passion Fruit (M100-5), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Pink Plumeria (P002), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Eggplant (DE5956), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~75% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Carolina Plum?

The HEX code of Carolina Plum (1384) is #9A83A0, RGB 154, 131, 160. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.