Majestic Plum
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Majestic Plum (1214) is a standout paint color 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 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#846778
LRV
16.00
Majestic Plum's Color Strip
Majestic Plum is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Berry Bright and Purple Shadow. The strip spans from Princess Irene at the lightest end to Purple Shadow at the deepest. Strip 141 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Majestic Plum in Real Rooms
Majestic Plum has a low LRV of 16 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Majestic Plum holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Majestic Plum in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Majestic Plum rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A bedroom painted in Majestic Plum — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Majestic Plum in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Majestic Plum provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
See Majestic Plum in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Majestic Plum adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
A foyer painted in Majestic Plum sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Majestic Plum's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Majestic Plum is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
This kitchen scene shows how Majestic Plum holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Majestic Plum provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
See how Majestic Plum holds up in a real living room setting.
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