PPG • PPG1044-7

Wild Plum

Name: PPG Wild Plum PPG1044-7
Brand: PPG

We've categorized Wild Plum as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#83455d

LRV

10.00

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Light Reflectance Value

10.00

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Wild Plum's Color Strip

Wild Plum is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1044 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

1Love Bird 2Mauve Wisp 3Tinted Rosewood 4Mauvelous 5Winsome Rose 6Wild Strawberry 7Wild Plum

Wild Plum in Real Rooms

Wild Plum has a low LRV of 10 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Bathroom Photo

The interaction between Wild Plum and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Wild Plum — earthy bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Wild Plum reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

A organic modern bedroom painted in Wild Plum

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1 Dining Room Photo

Using Wild Plum in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.

Wild Plum paint in a traditional dining room

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Wild Plum 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.

cottagecore front door featuring Wild Plum by PPG

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1 Home Office Photo

Wild Plum in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.

PPG Wild Plum in a warm home office

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1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Wild Plum adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Wild Plum — bold kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Wild Plum has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Wild Plum color — maximalist house inspiration

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1 Living Room Photo

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Wild Plum. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

A scandinavian living room painted in Wild Plum

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1 Mudroom Photo

In a mudroom, Wild Plum provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.

Wild Plum paint in a traditional mudroom

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1 Patio Photo

On a deck or patio floor, Wild Plum provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.