Benjamin Moore

Heather Plum

1396

Heather Plum is a soft lavender with plum undertones that leans toward the cooler end of the spectrum. With an LRV of 46.62, it provides moderate light reflection suitable for bedrooms and living spaces. The muted purple tones work well alongside Benjamin Moore Enchanted, Lavender Mist, and Swiss Coffee.

For added depth, consider pairing with Deep Mulberry or a neutral like Classic Gray. This shade functions effectively in both contemporary and traditional settings where a quiet, subdued purple is desired.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1396

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Heather Plum in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Heather Plum under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Heather Plum under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

264°

Blue Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

46.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#BDADD5

RGB Decimal

189, 173, 213

RGB Percent

74.1%, 67.8%, 83.5%

HSL

264.0, 32.3%, 75.7%

HSV

264.0, 18.8%, 83.5%

CMYK

11.3%, 18.8%, 0.0%, 16.5%

YIQ

182.3, -3.3, 15.9

XYZ

47.94, 45.51, 69.21

CIE Lab

73.23, 13.41, -18.12

CIE Luv

73.23, 6.23, -30.25

Hunter Lab

67.46, 12.78, -18.73

Decimal

12430805

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Heather Plum Amethyst Cream Mighty Aphrodite Rollick

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Heather Plum Amethyst Cream Velvet Scarf Guardian Angel

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Heather Plum Landscape Chervil Leaves Lime Accent

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Heather Plum Epiphany Lavender Wash Heart To Heart

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Heather Plum Epiphany Lavender Knoll Heart To Heart

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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