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Valspar Simple Plum

1001-7B · #7C6C72 · LRV 16.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Purple Dusk is a 97% match

Simple Plum (1001-7B) is a dark red from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 16.2 (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 PPG Purple Dusk (97% match).

Compare Simple Plum with other brands

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LRV

16.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1001-7B

HEX

#7C6C72

RGB

124, 108, 114

HSL

338°, 7%, 45%

Family

Reds

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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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Bonne Nuit (AF-635), 96%; Behr: Royal Raisin (N110-5), 96%; Glidden: Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Grapy (SW 7629), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Hickory Cliff (DE6397), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Exclusive Plum (HGSW6263), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 82%. 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 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.