Plum Martini
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Plum Martini (CSP-540) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#403C3F
LRV
6.86
Plum Martini in Real Rooms
Plum Martini has a low LRV of 6.86 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door and misc.
2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Plum Martini is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Bold Plum Martini front door makes an elegant entryway statement.
@two_tees_mom
A bold front door in Plum Martini commands attention with its dramatic entrance.
@tibmadesignbuild
1 Misc Photo
These "miscellaneous" applications of Plum Martini prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
An accent wall painted in Plum Martini adds depth and sophistication to the room.
@kingfisherpainting
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 7, Abalone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 7, Lacey Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Barely There reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 7), opening up a space where Plum Martini encloses it.
At LRV 33 vs 7, Sea Glass is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 51 vs 7, Woodland Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Pleasant Valley reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 7), opening up a space where Plum Martini encloses it.
Ice Mist reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 7), opening up a space where Plum Martini encloses it.
Sage Tint reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 7), opening up a space where Plum Martini encloses it.
At LRV 20 vs 7, Webster Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Sylvan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 7), opening up a space where Plum Martini encloses it.
Martha's Vineyard reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.