Valspar Simple Plum
1001-7B · #7C6C72 · LRV ~16.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Purple Dusk (~97% proximity)Simple Plum (1001-7B) is a dark red from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.2 (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 PPG Purple Dusk (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Simple Plum in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
1001-7B
HEX
#7C6C72
RGB
124, 108, 114
HSL
338°, 7%, 45%
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Simple Plum FAQ
What undertone does Simple Plum have?
Simple Plum has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Simple Plum?
Simple Plum has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.2 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 Simple Plum in other brands?
PPG: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bonne Nuit (AF-635), ~96% proximity; Behr: Royal Raisin (N110-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Grapy (SW 7629), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hickory Cliff (DE6397), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Exclusive Plum (HGSW6263), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~82% 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 Simple Plum?
The HEX code of Simple Plum (1001-7B) is #7C6C72, RGB 124, 108, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.