Notorious vs Plum Preserve
Where Notorious belongs to Behr's range, Plum Preserve is a Cloverdale Paint color. Hue-wise, Notorious belongs to the purple family and Plum Preserve to the blue-purple family. Plum Preserve (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Notorious (LRV 16), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Notorious vs Plum Preserve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Notorious on one side and Plum Preserve on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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