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Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum

1384 · #9A83A0 · LRV 25.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Pale Plum is a 93% match

Carolina Plum (1384) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Pale Plum (93% match).

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LRV

25.6 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Glidden: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 93%; PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 92%; Behr: Passion Fruit (M100-5), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), 91%; Valspar: Pink Plumeria (P002), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Baroness (HGSW6837), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Eggplant (DE5956), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 75%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.