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Valspar Plummy Rouge

8003-2G · #5A4050 · LRV 6.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Purple Basil is a 94% match

Plummy Rouge (8003-2G) is a deep red from Valspar with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 6.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Purple Basil (94% match).

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LRV

6.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

8003-2G

HEX

#5A4050

RGB

90, 64, 80

HSL

323°, 17%, 30%

Family

Reds

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Plummy Rouge FAQ

What undertone does Plummy Rouge have?

Plummy Rouge is a deep red with a strong violet undertone. 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 Plummy Rouge?

Plummy Rouge has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Plummy Rouge in other brands?

PPG: Purple Basil (PPG1046-7), 94%; Glidden: Purple Basil (PPG1046-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Mulberry (DEA194), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mature Grape (SW 6286), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mature Grape (HGSW6286), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Autumn Purple (2073-20), 90%; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 85%. 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 Plummy Rouge?

The HEX code of Plummy Rouge (8003-2G) is #5A4050, RGB 90, 64, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.