Plum Preserve
Plum Preserve is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8275AB
LRV
21.00
Plum Preserve's Color Strip
Plum Preserve is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Purple Haze and Voldemort. The strip spans from Mountain's Majesty at the lightest end to Voldemort at the deepest. Strip 155 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Plum Preserve in Real Rooms
Plum Preserve has a medium LRV of 21 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Plum Preserve in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
The walls here show Plum Preserve in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Plum Preserve really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A bedroom painted in Plum Preserve — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Plum Preserve in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Plum Preserve does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Plum Preserve in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Plum Preserve in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
A foyer painted in Plum Preserve sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Plum Preserve's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Plum Preserve provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
This kitchen scene shows how Plum Preserve holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Plum Preserve creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
See how Plum Preserve holds up in a real living room setting.
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